Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld | Camille Corot | 1861

Camille Corot’s Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld (1861) sets a classical tragedy within a landscape of remarkable quiet. Orpheus advances with his lyre, leading Eurydice between trees towards the world of the living. Other figures recede into the misty distance, while silvery light softens the woodland and the still water beyond.

In the myth, Orpheus must not look back until the lovers have completed their passage; his eventual failure gives their apparent escape its tragic uncertainty. Corot conveys that tension through atmosphere rather than violent action. Slender trunks, gently shifting foliage and restrained tones establish a slow, almost musical rhythm around the figures. The landscape seems to share their suspended hope. By allowing the story to unfold within such delicate tonal relationships, Corot turns a familiar myth into a meditation on love, trust and irreversible loss.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

Our Eco Credentials Include:

• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

14 x 11 Inches = 35.6 cm x 27.9 cm

20 x 16 Inches = 50.8 cm x 40.6 cm