Oedipus and the Sphinx depicts the fateful confrontation of human courage against an enigmatic and deadly force. The Sphinx, with the head and chest of a woman, the body of a lion, and eagle’s wings, blocks Oedipus’s path, claws grazing his chest as she poses her infamous riddle. Calm and composed, Oedipus meets her gaze, embodying reason, courage, and the human drive to confront fate.

Gustave Moreau (1826–1898) was a French Symbolist painter renowned for his richly detailed, visionary interpretations of myth and legend. Exhibited at the 1864 Paris Salon, this work reflects his dreamlike, intricate style, where ornate textures and symbolic elements transform myth into metaphor—exploring knowledge, destiny, and the perilous pursuit of truth.

Product Details: Cotton and polyester canvas on Radiata pine wood frame sourced from renewable forests. Includes back mounting.

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