Amazon and Centaur by Franz von Stuck

Amazon and Centaur 

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gouache

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acrylic

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abstract painting

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war

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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acrylic on canvas

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underpainting

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horse

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painterly

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men

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painting painterly

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watercolor

"Amazon and Centaur" is a painting by German Symbolist artist Franz von Stuck, known for his dramatic and often sensual imagery. The painting depicts a nude female warrior, an Amazon, riding a white horse towards the viewer. She brandishes a spear and wears a plumed helmet, highlighting her fierce nature. Behind her, a centaur gallops with a grimacing expression and clutching a rock in his hand. The dark background and stark contrast between the figures create a sense of tension and anticipation, reflecting Stuck's exploration of mythological themes and human emotions. The artwork, while undated, is likely from the late 19th or early 20th century.

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