艺术流派
Unknown Movement
创作媒介
Unknown Medium
作品信息
艺术家
Reginald Arthur
创作年代
1892
地点
Unknown City, Unknown Country
作品描述
The Death of Cleopatra is a historical painting by Reginald Arthur, depicting the final moments of the Egyptian queen as she succumbs to the bite of an asp. The scene captures her agony and vulnerability, with detailed attention to her attire, including a headscarf and diadem, and the surrounding bedroom setting. The painting includes symbolic elements like the Uraeus, emphasizing her royal status, and features intricate drapery and a nightstand, adding to the narrative of her tragic end.