Odyssseus and the Sirens
victormuller
stadelmuseum
drawing
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drawing
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amateur sketch
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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16_19th-century
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incomplete sketchy
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possibly oil pastel
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german
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underpainting
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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mixed medium
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watercolor
This drawing depicts the mythical Greek hero Odysseus resisting the allure of the Sirens. Victor Müller, a German artist born in 1830, captures this scene from Homer's *Odyssey* with a dynamic, expressive style. The image's emphasis on lines and forms suggests a sense of urgency and struggle, mirroring Odysseus's desperate attempt to navigate the treacherous waters and escape the Sirens' seductive songs. The work, currently housed in the Städel Museum, is a powerful reminder of the enduring themes of temptation, resilience, and human will found in classical literature.
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