Who painted Salomon and Cleopatra?

Salomon and Cleopatra was painted by Henri-Charles Guérard in 1890.

Where can I see Salomon and Cleopatra?

Salomon and Cleopatra is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Salomon and Cleopatra?

Salomon and Cleopatra is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Salomon and Cleopatra?

Museum-quality prints of Salomon and Cleopatra are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Salomon and Cleopatra

Henri-Charles Guérard , 1890

Salomon and Cleopatra is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri-Charles Guérard. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in image: SALOMON; lower right in image: CLEOPATRA; lower left below plate: voir au vo 6ieme Etat. tiré à 4 H. Guérard; lower left in pen and ink: 6ieme Etat [not deciphered] / en [not deciphered] : Cleopatra [not deciphered] la tete du vieillard: Salomon [not deciphered] No. 2.

About this work

Overview

Salomon and Cleopatra is a print created by Henri-Charles Guérard around 1890 using the mezzotint technique on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a scene featuring three figures: a bearded man, a woman labeled 'Salomon', and another woman identified as 'Cleopatra'. The scene is purportedly inspired by the biblical encounter between King Solomon and Cleopatra, although the biblical account does not actually feature Cleopatra.

Technique & Style

Guérard employed mezzotint, a technique known for its tonal subtlety, to create deep contrasts between light and dark through shading, exemplifying the artistic principle of chiaroscuro.