Art

Hylas and the Nymphs, 1896, John William Waterhouse

John William Waterhouse, a master of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, breathes life into the myth of Hylas, the handsome youth of Greek mythology. The painting depicts the precise moment when Hylas, a companion of Heracles, meets his tragic fate. The young man is lured by water nymphs, their ethereal beauty and seductive gaze offering a perilous invitation into their watery domain.

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Gérard Schlosser – On a tout refait (We redid Everything) (2002)

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Vasili Pukirev – The Unequal Marriage (1862)

In the mid-19th century, Russian artist Vasili Pukirev painted a scene that would come to symbolize the stark social inequalities of his time. “The Unequal Marriage” (1862) presents a poignant and critical view of marriage practices, encapsulating the tension between tradition and individual emotion.

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Your weekly dose of curated art has moved to our sister site Ned Hardy, where we will continue to showcase timeless classics that have shaped and envigorated the art world.