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Max Beckmann's 1949 oil on canvas is dominated by a dark, expressive palette and dramatic lighting that creates a nightmarish atmosphere. Light selectively illuminates the chaotic scene, highlighting figures in a mass slaughter not found in ancient myths, but rather reflecting the artist's traumatic experiences surviving two world wars. The painting depicts Perseus, the mythological warrior, in female dress, subverting traditional hypermasculine heroism and critiquing humanity's destructive tendencies. A possible self-portrait of Beckmann is seen at the far right, encircled by a griffin's tail. This powerful work would suit a contemporary living space or a dedicated art viewing area.
Fine Art
·Classical art ·SKU: GIA-23605-print
Perseus's Last Duty Max Beckmann
A mythological allegory by Max Beckmann, oil on canvas, 1949
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LineaFine Art
ArtistMax Beckmann
CategoriaClassical art
StampaSu misura al centimetro, inchiostri certificati
Perseus's Last Duty as a fine art print
We print Perseus's Last Duty in the size you choose, with no fixed formats to pick from. Printing starts when you order, so nothing is ever out of stock.
You choose the material above, from photo paper to rigid panels: it changes how the image reads and how you hang it. Made in our own Italian workshop, shipping in 4–6 working days.
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- Printed in Italy after you order
