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“The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun” is a series of paintings created by the visionary English artist William Blake between 1805 and 1810. This work, full of symbolism and mystery, represents one of the peaks of Blake’s art and offers a profound glimpse into his imaginative world.
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“Head of Medusa” is a painting by the renowned Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens, created in 1617-1618. The work is a powerful and dramatic representation of the myth of Medusa, a figure from Greek mythology with snakes for hair and a petrifying gaze. Rubens, known for his Baroque style and mastery in dealing with mythological themes, creates a unique interpretation of this mythic episode.
“Law Abiding Citizen” is a 2009 psychological thriller directed by F. Gary Gray and starring Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx. The film provides a gripping look at justice and morality through the story of Clyde Shelton (played by Gerard Butler), an engineer whose life is turned upside down when his wife and daughter are brutally attacked during a home invasion.
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“The Face of War” is an iconic work by the surrealist master Salvador Dalí, created in 1940-1941 during World War II. This painting represents one of the most intense and dramatic moments of Dalí’s artistic expression, bearing witness to his genius in transforming the anxieties of war into a visual masterpiece.
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“The Ghost of a Flea” is a painting by the versatile English artist William Blake (1757-1827), housed at the Tate Gallery in London. Created between 1819 and 1820, this work offers a unique and enigmatic glimpse into Blake’s artistic imagination.
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George Roux (1853-1924) was a prolific French artist and illustrator. Born on December 10, 1853, in Paris, Roux showed early artistic talent and studied under the guidance of his father, who was also an artist. Specializing in historical genre painting and illustration, Roux gained fame particularly for his illustrations for the novels of Jules Verne, significantly contributing to the visual imagery of many literary works of the time.
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The artwork “Diomede Devoured by His Horses” is a captivating painting created by the French artist Gustave Moreau (1826-1898). This work, produced around 1865-1870, falls within the context of Moreau’s romantic and symbolist taste, characterized by the exploration of mythological and allegorical themes.
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Théodore Géricault, a French painter of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the artistic landscape with his bold and provocative work. One of his most extraordinary pieces, “Two Severed Heads” from 1818, stands as an icon of romantic art that explores the darkest recesses of the human soul.
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Salvator Rosa, an Italian painter and poet of the 17th century, is known for his works filled with drama and mystery. Among his most iconic creations stands “Witches and Spells,” a painting that evokes the dark and mysterious charm of the Baroque period.
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Francis Bacon, known for his intense and provocative painting, has created masterpieces that challenge perception and probe the depths of the human psyche. Among his most famous works, “Screaming Pope” emerges as an icon of expressionism and the distressing portrayal of the human condition.
