Alice 1855

"Alice," painted in 1855 by Gustave Moreau, depicts a scene of mourning and ritualistic ceremony. A group of men, likely representing the deceased, are draped in cloth and surrounded by grieving figures. The scene's somber atmosphere is heightened by the presence of a carved stone relief with a mysterious figure, adding an element of the supernatural. This painting exemplifies Moreau's distinctive style, often characterized by evocative imagery and the use of myth and legend to explore themes of love, loss, and the human condition.