Oedipus At Colonus (1788) — Jean Antoine Théodore Giroust
Mytho Art Journal · Published
Oedipus At Colonus (1788) · Jean Antoine Théodore Giroust
Oedipus At Colonus (1788) is an artwork by Jean Antoine Théodore Giroust. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
Title
Oedipus At Colonus (1788)
Artist
Jean Antoine Théodore Giroust (French, 1753–1817)
Subject collection
Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
These names belong to the stories of Oedipus and his family in Thebes. Greek tragedy explores mistaken identity, the consequences of family history, and Antigone’s conflict over the burial of her brother.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Oedipus At Colonus (1788)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
Oedipus At Colonus (1788) — Jean Antoine Théodore Giroust
Mytho Art Journal · Published
Oedipus At Colonus (1788) · Jean Antoine Théodore Giroust
Oedipus At Colonus (1788) is an artwork by Jean Antoine Théodore Giroust. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
Title
Oedipus At Colonus (1788)
Artist
Jean Antoine Théodore Giroust (French, 1753–1817)
Subject collection
Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
These names belong to the stories of Oedipus and his family in Thebes. Greek tragedy explores mistaken identity, the consequences of family history, and Antigone’s conflict over the burial of her brother.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Oedipus At Colonus (1788)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
