Oedipus Going into Exile from Thebes (1843) — Henri Augustin Gambard
Oedipus Going into Exile from Thebes (1843) is an artwork by Henri Augustin Gambard. 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 Going into Exile from Thebes (1843)
- Artist
- Henri Augustin Gambard (French, 1819–1882)
- 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 Going into Exile from Thebes (1843)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
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.
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