Winter. Juno implores Aeolus
- Original dimensions
- 49.5 x 61 cm
- Museum
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- Year
- 1856
Scene depicted
In this striking composition, we witness Juno, the protective goddess, pleading with Aeolus, the master of the winds, to release the fury of winter storms. The dramatic tension between the characters is expressed through the turmoil of the skies and the blaze of colors, capturing the anguish and beauty of unleashed nature.
Historical context
Artwork: Winter. Juno Pleads with Aeolus |BRK| Artist: Eugène Delacroix |BRK| Year: 1856 |BRK| Museum: Santa Barbara Museum of Art |BRK| Dimensions: 49.5 x 61 cm |BRK|
Anecdote
“Painting is visible poetry,” said Delacroix, illustrating his passionate approach. It was in a scene brimming with energy, during a morning walk, that he drew inspiration for this canvas . The rising wind, the damp smell of the earth, and the swaying branches revealed to him the evocative power he could depict.