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Bacchus and Ariadne, by Unknown, 1869

Bacchus and Ariadne

Unknown

1869

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Bacchus and Ariadne is a 1869 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1869 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a lively scene with many people and animals. In the center, a man is jumping up in the air, holding a cloth. Around him, people are dancing and playing instruments. There are also animals like dogs and goats. The background has trees and a body of water. The people in the painting are wearing old-fashioned clothes, and the colors are muted. The overall mood is joyful and energetic. If you like this painting, you might also want to explore the movement of Realism.

The story of this work

Overview

The print reproduces Titian’s *Bacchus and Ariadne*, depicting the moment Bacchus arrives to claim Ariadne, shown on paper in 1869.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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