The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne Diptych, 1990s, Painted Canvases, Set of 2

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Diptych made from old theatrical backdrops, depicting a spectacular scene celebrating the triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne.

The compositions, with … Read more Diptych made from old theatrical backdrops, depicting a spectacular scene celebrating the triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne.

The compositions, with their artfully naive style, evoke the aesthetics of 18th- or 19th-century stage designs, where narrative exuberance takes precedence over realism. The vibrant color palette, the profusion of figures, and the abundance of detail lend the whole a theatrical, almost festive, visual power, reminiscent of the grand painted bacchanals of the Baroque tradition.

Works mounted on a wooden frame, unsigned. See less