What is the thematic context of Elijah Increases the Oil of the Widow?

classical greco-roman ideals, biblical narrative – elijah, neoclassical order & restraint, german enlightenment values, human emotion & psychology, character studies - 'figures', early expressionist tendencies, exploring human condition

Is Elijah Increases the Oil of the Widow under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

Elijah Increases the Oil of the WidowFranz Xaver MesserschmidtNone

Neoclassicism
Liechtenstein Museum

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt (1736 – 1783)

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt (1736-1783): Master sculptor of haunting 'Character Heads' – intensely expressive busts exploring human emotion & psychology. A unique precursor to Expressionism.

Liechtenstein Museum (Vienna, Austria)

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About this artwork

Title: Elijah Increases the Oil of the Widow
Artist: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: Liechtenstein Museum
Corpus context: classical greco-roman ideals, neoclassical order & restraint
Main color: Putty
Keywords: antique bronze artwork, franz xaver messerschmidt, classical fountain art
Perceived brightness: bright
Topics: fountain motif, bronze sculpture, weathered texture

Elijah Increases the Oil of the WidowFranz Xaver MesserschmidtNone

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt (1736 – 1783)

Liechtenstein Museum (Vienna, Austria)

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