Orpheus Pursued by Furies by Edward Burne-Jones

Orpheus Pursued by Furies 

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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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