The Odysseus 1858

"The Odysseus" is an 1858 painting by French Academic artist Jean-Léon Gérôme. It depicts a woman in a flowing green cloak, holding a wooden paddle and standing on a wooden surface. The woman's face is hidden by the cloak, but her bare feet are visible, suggesting a journey, or perhaps a moment of rest after a long voyage. The painting is a powerful and evocative image of a woman who is both strong and vulnerable.