The Apotheosis of Homer

The Apotheosis of Homer

people; steps; building; columns; lyre; wreath; scroll; scepter; robes; wings; white; blue; red; green

A person sits on a golden chair on a stone pedestal. Many people sit and stand on the stone steps around them, offering the person in the chair gifts, including a lyre, a scroll, and a small box. A person in white robes with white wings places a golden wreath-like crown on the person's head. The scene is all in front of a stone building with many columns.

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867)

Born: August 29, 1780 (Montauban, France)
Died: January 14, 1867 (age 86 years) (Paris, France)

10988, Visual Resources Library, EL

1827

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The Louvre (French)

Art Form: Painting
Material: oil on canvas
Measurements: 12 7/10 x 16 4/5 ft.

19th century