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The Tear of Lucifer in Cabanel's Canvas
A muscular, nude angel lies on a dark, rocky ground. He hides his face behind his arm. A single clear tear rolls down his nose, and his left eye stares with deep anger. This intense mood is why people seek out the fallen angel reproduction.
His large wings have dark blue, black, and white feathers. Delicate green leaves sprout from the cold rock below him. Bright light from the left makes his peach skin glow. Alexandre Cabanel painted this scene with smooth, invisible brushstrokes that mimic real skin.
From the Musée Fabre to John Milton's Paradise Lost
The artwork is an oil on canvas. [1] Today, it sits in the Musée Fabre in Montpellier. [1] It has the accession number 889.2.1. [1] The scene shows Lucifer, inspired by John Milton's Paradise Lost. [2] It is one of the most historic paintings in French art history.
Judges criticized the work as too romanticist. [2] Alexandre Cabanel defended his bold artwork in a letter to Alfred Bruyas. [2] It was the first time a student submitted the devil to the salon. [2] His other works, like Orestes, use a clean academic style to show human anatomy.
Choosing Your Cabanel Canvas for Your Home Wall
You can bring this beautiful drama to your own room. Our reproductions are hand-painted oil on museum-grade linen canvas. We paint every detail brushstroke-by-brushstroke. Seven sizes are listed, but the original proportion or any size can be commissioned when you request a customized size. Prices start from $350, with several modern and classic frames.
