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Gustave Moreau

1826–1898 · 19th century · France · Symbolism

Oedipus and the Sphinx — Gustave Moreau
Oedipus and the Sphinx

How to recognize Gustave Moreau

Moreau conjures jewelled, mystical scenes from myth and legend, dense with ornament and shimmering detail. Look for exotic richness, dreamlike symbolism, and glittering, encrusted surfaces.

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