Orpheus Pursued by Furies
siredwardcoleyburnejones
painting, watercolor
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painting
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figuration
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charcoal art
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oil painting
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watercolor
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romanticism
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naive art
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mythology
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watercolour illustration
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pre-raphaelites
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watercolor
"Orpheus Pursued by Furies" is a captivating drawing by the renowned Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones. Depicting a scene from Greek mythology, it showcases Orpheus, the musician, fleeing the wrathful Furies. The dramatic composition, characterized by swirling lines and expressive figures, embodies the anxieties of the period. Burne-Jones' use of light and shadow adds to the sense of urgency and tension, leaving viewers captivated by the narrative's intensity. The drawing's delicate yet powerful portrayal of a mythological subject is a testament to Burne-Jones' mastery of the medium.
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