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C1895
Nymph and Bacchus
Artist:
Jules-Joseph Lefebvre (1836 - 1911)
Mythological photogravure of Bacchus; as the ancient Romans called this god of wine and revelry, was adopted by them from the ancient Greek god Dionysus. He is the god of fertility, wine, and ecstatic liberation from everyday identity, and also the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Nymph and Bacchus
Date:
C1895
Artist:
Jules-Joseph Lefebvre (1836 - 1911)
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Photogravure
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1895
Description:
Mythological photogravure of Bacchus; as the ancient Romans called this god of wine and revelry, was adopted by them from the ancient Greek god Dionysus. He is the god of fertility, wine, and ecstatic liberation from everyday identity, and also the patron of drama along with Apollo and the muses. He was fostered by nymphs on Mount Nysa in India and learned the uses of wine from Silenus.
Artist:
Jules Joseph Lefebvre (1836-1911) was a French figure painter, educator and theorist.
