Artwork
Homeopathy gazing upon the horrors of Allopathy
Homeopathy gazing upon the horrors of Allopathy is an oil painting by the Realist artist Alexander Beydeman. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Homeopathy gazing upon the horrors of Allopathy is a 1857 allegorical oil painting by Alexander Beideman, measuring 65.5 × 77.3 cm. It is held in the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, with the accession number 1795.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a chaotic scene with a central figure in a red robe, surrounded by others reacting with shock and fear. A woman in white on a cloud above gazes down, holding an object, symbolizing homeopathy's triumph over allopathy, as the work was also known in the 19th century.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by bold colors, strong contrasts, and a sense of dynamic movement, conveying intense emotion and drawing the viewer into the scene.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1857, the work has been part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection, where it remains to this day.
Artist & collection
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