1794
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Dominant colour
Theseus und Ariadne is a 1794 oil by Henry Fuseli, a Neoclassicism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
In this painting, a woman is shown standing behind a man, with her arms outstretched and her hands grasping his arms. The man is depicted in a dynamic pose, with his body twisted and his arms raised. He appears to be in a state of turmoil or struggle. The woman's facial expression is one of concern or alarm, while the man's face is contorted in a mixture of pain and anguish. The background of the painting is dark and shadowy, which adds to the sense of drama and tension. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Henry Fuseli, who was known for his dramatic and emotionally charged depictions of mythological and literary subjects.
Henry Fuseli was a Swiss painter, draughtsman, and writer on art who spent much of his career in Britain.
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