Cleopatra
1875
oil
From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales
1875
oil
From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales
Cleopatra is a 1875 oil by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a Impressionism work, held at Art Gallery of New South Wales.
The painting features a woman with dark hair and a white, off-the-shoulder garment. A leopard or similar big cat is draped over her left shoulder. The woman's face is turned to the left, and she wears a large earring. The background is a light-colored wall. The woman's attire and the animal suggest an exotic setting. The painting's style is detailed and realistic. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Lawrence Alma-Tadema.
