Captive AndromacheSir Frederic Lord Leighton · 1886
Oil On Canvas- WallArt
- Academic Romanticism
1886- 19th Century
Manchester Art Gallery
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About this artwork
- Title: Captive Andromache
- Artist: Sir Frederic Lord Leighton
- Year: 1886
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Manchester Art Gallery
- Movement: Academic Romanticism
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: female plight, greek mythology
- Color palette: Earthy
Quick Facts
- Notable elements: Fountain, weeping
- Year: 1886
- Artistic style: Classical, Pre-Raphaelite
- Subject or theme: Trojan War, Loss
- Title: Captive Andromache
- Influences: Classical antiquity
Questions & Answers
What orientation does "Captive Andromache" by Sir Frederic Lord Leighton have?
"Captive Andromache" by Sir Frederic Lord Leighton has a panoramic format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.
At what age did Sir Frederic Lord Leighton make "Captive Andromache"?
When "Captive Andromache" was created in 1886, Sir Frederic Lord Leighton - born in 1830 - was 56 years old.
What is the creation date of "Captive Andromache" by Sir Frederic Lord Leighton?
"Captive Andromache" dates from 1886. The date places the work within Sir Frederic Lord Leighton's career and its era.
What feeling is "Captive Andromache" associated with?
"Captive Andromache" is associated with a melancholic feeling. The emotional tone describes the impression the work gives.
What type of artwork is "Captive Andromache" by Sir Frederic Lord Leighton?
In the catalog, "Captive Andromache" by Sir Frederic Lord Leighton is filed as wall art. The category helps find similar works.
What atmosphere does "Captive Andromache" have?
"Captive Andromache" has a romantic atmosphere.
Who is the artist behind "Captive Andromache"?
"Captive Andromache" is attributed to Sir Frederic Lord Leighton.