Orpheus Bringing Civilization to the Barbarian Ancestors of the Greeks (ca. 1842–44) — Eugène Delacroix
Orpheus Bringing Civilization to the Barbarian Ancestors of the Greeks (ca. 1842–44) is an artwork by Eugène Delacroix. 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
- Orpheus Bringing Civilization to the Barbarian Ancestors of the Greeks (ca. 1842–44)
- Artist
- Eugène Delacroix (French, 1798-1863)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Orpheus uses his music to seek the return of Eurydice from the underworld. He is permitted to lead her out on the condition that he does not look back before they reach the upper world, but turns too soon.
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 Orpheus Bringing Civilization to the Barbarian Ancestors of the Greeks (ca. 1842–44)
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.
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