The Autumn - Baccus and Ariadne
1850
oil
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
1850
oil
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
The painting depicts a scene with a man and a woman in the foreground. The man, dressed in a dark robe, stands beside the woman, who is seated on the ground. He holds a staff in his right hand and reaches out to her with his left. The woman, wearing a green skirt, sits with her right arm extended towards the man. In the background, a mountainous landscape stretches out under a blue sky dotted with clouds. To the left of the couple, a large golden object resembling a chariot or throne is visible, accompanied by a dog sitting beside it. On the right side of the image, a vase sits on the ground. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and connection between the two figures. This painting is reminiscent of the works of artist Eugène Delacroix.
