Name: Young Greeks Attending a Cock Fight
Brand: Art Bazaar
Price: 387 INR
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Young Greeks Attending a Cock Fight

By: Jean Leon Gerome

Uploaded By: Make MyArts

Art Number: AB00447

Rs.387

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The Artist of this Painting is Jean-Leon Gerome (1824-1904). For the details about License of this Painting, Please refer to the following links.

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Jean-Leon Gerome's "Young Greeks Attending a Cock Fight", painted in 1846, is a captivating oil on canvas that exemplifies the artist's mastery of academic realism. The scene, bathed in soft Mediterranean light, depicts two nude youths engrossed in a cockfight. Gerome's palette is rich yet subtle, with warm flesh tones contrasting against the cool blues of the distant sea and sky.

The painting's theme juxtaposes innocence and brutality, youth and ancient custom. Through meticulous attention to anatomical detail and classical architecture, Gerome transports viewers to an idealized vision of ancient Greece. The work's message may be read as a commentary on the loss of innocence or the enduring nature of human fascination with conflict. This early piece in Gerome's career already showcases his ability to blend historical subject matter with timeless human emotions, creating a scene both beautiful and thought-provoking.

Young Greeks Attending a Cock Fight

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