An artwork on Galleree from Minneapolis Institute of Art.
About the artwork
The Wounded Eurydicec. 1868-70
Artist: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
French, 1796 - 1875
Eurydice, while fleeing from Aristaeus, is killed by a snake.
23 7/8 x 17 7/8 in. (60.64 x 45.4 cm) (canvas)
31 1/4 x 25 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (79.38 x 64.77 x 8.26 cm) (outer frame)
Oil on canvas
Painting
France
19th century
Bequest of Mrs. Egil Boeckmann
In the quietude of a dusty attic, hidden among the remnants of history, there once stood a painting—its colors now faint but its story vibrant. This artwork was a silent witness to the life of James J. Hill, a man known as the railroad magnate of Minnesota. Born in the year 1838, Hill carved out a destiny among the iron tracks that connected distant towns, uniting communities and dreaming of what could be.
As a visionary, Hill amassed a collection of European paintings, each piece carefully selected and cherished. These artworks were not mere decorations; they were windows to a world that inspired him, reflecting the grandeur of distant lands and the whispers of past artists. They tell tales of triumph, struggle, and the profound human experience.
The heart of his collection formed the foundation of what would eventually become one of the foremost institutions dedicated to preserving art from the nineteenth century. Hill’s legacy is woven into the very fabric of the Institute, a place where stories continue to flourish, inviting future generations to pause, reflect, and resonate with the lives depicted on canvas.
So much more than a painting, this artwork embodies a journey—a journey of dreams, aspirations, and the bridge between past and present. It remains, even in its faded beauty, a reminder of human connection and the stories that bind us.
About the artist
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