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The Judgement of Paris, by Anselm Feuerbach, oil, 1869

The Judgement of Paris

Anselm Feuerbach

1869

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle

Dominant colour

Overview

The Judgement of Paris is a 1869 oil by Anselm Feuerbach, a Realism work, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Who painted this?
Anselm Feuerbach
When & what style?
1869 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Hamburger Kunsthalle

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with three women and a man in a natural setting. The women are dressed in classical attire, with one wearing a red robe and another a white tunic. The man is seated on a rock, holding an apple. In the background, there are trees and a body of water. The women appear to be engaged in a discussion or debate, while the man looks on with interest. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and contemplation. The use of classical motifs and the serene atmosphere of the painting suggest a connection to the art of Anselm Feuerbach.

About the artist

Portrait of Anselm Feuerbach
Artist

Anselm Feuerbach

Anselm Feuerbach (12 September 1829 – 4 January 1880) was a German painter. He was the leading neoclassical painter of the German 19th-century school.

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