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Imposing Mythological Painting Signed Médard Tytgat
An imposing oil on canvas painting of a mythological subject entitled "Cephalus and Procris," signed Médard Tytgat and dated 1943.
Médard Tytgat (February 8, 1871 – January 11, 1948) was a Belgian painter, lithographer, book illustrator, and poster designer, known for his portraits, nudes, and landscapes. Born in Bruges, the son of the engraver Maximiliaan Tytgat, he moved to Brussels at a young age. From 1890 to 1894, he studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels under the direction of Jean-François Portaels.
Tytgat was a versatile artist who worked in painting, lithography, and illustration. He designed posters and book covers and co-founded the art association Labeur. His works are exhibited in various public spaces, including Brussels City Hall. In 1924, he participated in the art competitions during the Summer Olympics.
Cephalus and Procris are two figures from Greek mythology whose story speaks of love, jealousy, and a tragic accident. The goddess of the dawn, Eos, falls in love with Cephalus, but he remains faithful to his wife, Procris. To test her, Cephalus, in disguise, tries to seduce her, but Procris eventually overcomes his disguise and forgives him. Later, due to Procris' jealousy and her curiosity to spy on him, Cephalus accidentally kills her during a hunting trip, mistaking her for an animal wielding his own unerring spear.
The painting is in excellent condition and has its original gilded frame.
Dimensions
canvas 200 x 175 cm
frame 220 x 195 cm
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Médard Tytgat (February 8, 1871 – January 11, 1948) was a Belgian painter, lithographer, book illustrator, and poster designer, known for his portraits, nudes, and landscapes. Born in Bruges, the son of the engraver Maximiliaan Tytgat, he moved to Brussels at a young age. From 1890 to 1894, he studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels under the direction of Jean-François Portaels.
Tytgat was a versatile artist who worked in painting, lithography, and illustration. He designed posters and book covers and co-founded the art association Labeur. His works are exhibited in various public spaces, including Brussels City Hall. In 1924, he participated in the art competitions during the Summer Olympics.
Cephalus and Procris are two figures from Greek mythology whose story speaks of love, jealousy, and a tragic accident. The goddess of the dawn, Eos, falls in love with Cephalus, but he remains faithful to his wife, Procris. To test her, Cephalus, in disguise, tries to seduce her, but Procris eventually overcomes his disguise and forgives him. Later, due to Procris' jealousy and her curiosity to spy on him, Cephalus accidentally kills her during a hunting trip, mistaking her for an animal wielding his own unerring spear.
The painting is in excellent condition and has its original gilded frame.
Dimensions
canvas 200 x 175 cm
frame 220 x 195 cm
Shipping via trusted carrier in the EU.
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