Flora and Zephyr
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| Artist | William-Adolphe Bouguereau |
| Year | 1875 |
| Medium | oil paint on canvas |
| Movement | Academic art |
| Subject | Flora and Zephyr |
| Dimensions | 185 cm (73 in)[1] |
| Location | Musée des Beaux-Arts, Mulhouse |
| Accession | 1879 |
Flora and Zephyr (French: Flore et Zéphyr) is a 1875 painting by the French artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau. It is one of the most famous paintings of the Musée des Beaux-Arts of Mulhouse, France. Its inventory number is D.75.1.50.[1][2][3]
The circular painting (tondo) depicts Zephyr, the Greek god of the west wind, gently kissing the Greek nymph Chloris, also known as her Roman equivalent Flora, the goddess of flowers. Zephyr has butterfly wings and is completely naked, save for a strategically placed blue veil. Flora's lower half is covered by a red drapery. The painter skilfully enhances the colour contrast not only of the cloths, but also of the complexions.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Dubois-Brinkmann, Isabelle (November 2019). Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mulhouse. Œuvres choisies. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mulhouse. pp. 42–43. ISBN 978-2-36701-186-8.
- ^ "Collections". Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mulhouse. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Zéphire et Flore". The British Museum. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
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