Manfred Invoking the Spirit of the Alps
charlesgleyre
oil-paint
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narrative-art
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oil-paint
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landscape
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figuration
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oil painting
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underpainting
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romanticism
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painting painterly
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history-painting
"Manfred Invoking the Spirit of the Alps" is a painting by Swiss artist Charles Gleyre, known for his Romantic and historical subjects. The painting depicts a solitary figure, likely the title character from Lord Byron's poem "Manfred," standing on a rocky precipice. He is reaching out into the swirling mist that surrounds him, perhaps calling upon the spirits of the mountains. The scene is bathed in a soft, ethereal light, creating a sense of mystery and wonder. Gleyre's work is characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow, and his attention to detail in capturing the natural world.
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