Rea and Captives
Gustave Moreau (1826 – 1898)
Explore the captivating Symbolist art of Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), famed for mythological & biblical paintings like 'Salome'. Influenced Matisse & Rouault. Discover his dreamlike world!
About this artwork
- Title: Rea and Captives
- Artist: Gustave Moreau
- Year: 1880
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Symbolist Painting
- Medium: Acrylic On Canvas
- Corpus context: “complex narrative scenes” , “exploring human psyche
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: moreau painting , symbolist art , victorian wall decor
Quick Facts
- Movement: Symbolism
- Notable elements: Nine figures, sword
- Artist: Gustave Moreau
- Subject or theme: Mythological scene
- Title: Rea and Captives
- Influences: Romanticism
- Medium: Watercolor

