Zeus and Hera

1895

Karel Vitezslav Masek

Associated Names
Karel Vitezslav Masek

Artist, Czech, 1865 - 1927

The artwork depicts two figures in a classical style. Both figures are shown from head to toe, positioned in a seated manner among clouds. The male figure is muscular and bare-chested, with a beard and curly hair. He extends his right arm outward, pointing with his finger. The female figure has flowing hair and is partially draped in fabric, with her left hand gesturing toward the male figure. She gazes at him. Both are enveloped in swirling drapery. Surrounding them are two cherubic figures, one on the right looking upward and another below them. The background is a muted, textured surface.

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Provenance

Dr. Anne Baruch, Chicago; gift to NGA, 2004.

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Wikidata ID

Q64591846

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