Who painted Hecuba and Polyxena?

Hecuba and Polyxena was painted by Merry-Joseph Blondel in 1814.

Where can I see Hecuba and Polyxena?

Hecuba and Polyxena is held by Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

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Artwork

Hecuba and Polyxena

Merry-Joseph Blondel , 1814

Hecuba and Polyxena is an unspecified painting by Merry-Joseph Blondel. It dates from 1814 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Hecuba and Polyxena is a 1814 painting by French Neoclassical artist Merry-Joseph Blondel, depicting a scene from classical mythology.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows Hecuba, the queen of Troy, mourning her daughter Polyxena, represented by the three women in the composition: the deceased or dying figure on the ground, a kneeling attendant, and a standing figure offering support.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by a somber color palette, with a dark background and the deceased figure dressed in white with a blue shawl, evoking a sense of sorrow and loss, typical of Neoclassical painting.

History & Provenance

Blondel, a student of Baron Jean-Baptiste Regnault and a Prix de Rome winner in 1803, created this work early in his career, later going on to become a professor at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts and receiving the Legion of Honor in 1824.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Merry-Joseph Blondel

Merry-Joseph Blondel (French pronunciation: ; 25 July 1781 – 12 June 1853) was a French history painter of the Neoclassical school.

Museum

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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