The Finding of Moses by Lawrence Alma-Tadema

The Finding of Moses 1904

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painting, oil-paint

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portrait

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narrative-art

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painting

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oil-paint

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figuration

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oil painting

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ancient

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orientalism

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mythology

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history-painting

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academic-art

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realism

"The Finding of Moses" is an oil painting by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a British painter known for his depictions of Ancient Egypt and Greece. Completed in 1904, the artwork portrays the biblical story of Moses being found in the Nile River by Pharaoh's daughter. The painting depicts a lavish scene with detailed figures, vibrant colors, and an emphasis on the beauty and culture of Ancient Egypt. The scene is set on the banks of the Nile with a procession of Egyptian figures bearing the infant Moses in a basket. "The Finding of Moses" is considered a masterpiece of Victorian art and is admired for its meticulous attention to detail and its portrayal of ancient civilization.

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