Medea, after Delacroix
- Original dimensions
- 26.1 x 39.5 cm
- Museum
- Kunsthaus de Zurich
- Year
- 1880
Scene depicted
This tableau illustrates the tragedy of Médée, a mythological figure torn between love and revenge. In a dark and tormented atmosphere, she is depicted at the moment of a heart-wrenching choice, oscillating between passion and despair. Every detail of the painting evokes the complexity of her emotions, making this artwork deeply immersive and evocative.
Historical context
Created in 1880, this painting is located in the beautiful city of Zurich, Switzerland, and represents a centerpiece of the romantic movement. This canvas is currently displayed at the Kunsthaus de Zurich , where it continues to amaze its visitors with its technique and poignant emotion. With dimensions of 26.1 x 39.5 cm, it invites one to enter a world of passion and drama, typical of the artistic grandeur of this era.
Place in the artist's career
This painting marks a decisive turning point in Cézanne's career, a stylistic peak of his artistic evolution period. It is part of a dialogue with other tableaux such as “La Montagne Sainte-Victoire” and “Les Joueurs de cartes,” showing the transition between romanticism and modernism that inhabits his work.
Anecdote
“Art must vibrate like the heart of an angry man.” These words associated with Paul Cézanne evoke a sunny morning, where he contemplated a lively scene, marked by flaws of passion and fiery gazes. This painting , inspired by Delacroix, is a powerful reflection of that: a cry from the heart anchored in the canvas, a resonance of life.