The Parca and the Angel of Death | Gustave Moreau | 1890

Gustave Moreau’s The Parca and the Angel of Death (1890) presents mortality through an encounter between classical mythology and Christian imagery. A shrouded Fate leads the dark horse of the Angel of Death across a desolate landscape. The mounted figure’s wings, halo and sword establish its supernatural presence, while the narrow, upright composition compresses the procession into a sombre and imposing silhouette. Dark masses of paint are interrupted by glowing reddish tones, making the setting appear charged with an unnatural light.

Painted following the death of Moreau’s companion Alexandrine Dureux, the work gives its allegorical subject a personal dimension of mourning. The Parca evokes the powers that govern the length of human life, while the angel introduces a different tradition of death and judgement. Moreau brings these figures together without reducing them to a straightforward story; the disturbed landscape and expressive handling of paint make grief itself part of the painting’s atmosphere.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes a snow-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

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• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified snow-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging

Sizes:

12 x 18 Inches = 30.5 cm x 45.7 cm

16 x 24 Inches = 40.6 cm x 61.0 cm