Study of the Head of the Sleeping Saint Ursula, after Carpaccio, in the Academy of Venice

Charles Herbert Moore

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Sleeping Saint Ursula; Academic Study

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Study of the Head of the Sleeping Saint Ursula, after Carpaccio" by Charles Herbert Moore is a 19th-century work that reflects the artist's engagement with the Venetian Renaissance, specifically the oeuvre of Vittore Carpaccio. This painting, housed in the Academy of Venice, exemplifies Moore's technique of studying and reinterpreting classical subjects, contributing to the broader discourse on the revival of historical themes in 19th-century art.

Description of the work:

"Study of the Head of the Sleeping Saint Ursula, after Carpaccio, in the Academy of Venice" by Charles Herbert Moore presents a detailed and intimate portrayal of the figure of Saint Ursula, characterized by a serene expression and delicate features. The work exhibits a careful attention to light and shadow, enhancing the three-dimensionality of the head while echoing the stylistic elements of Vittore Carpaccio's original composition.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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