The Acrobats | Gustave Doré | 1874 Select Size:9" x 12" Psyche is depicted with delicate

Psyche is depicted with delicate butterfly wings

enhancing the sense of luxury and intimacy

and the inexorable march of history

This is followed by "The Arcadian or Pastoral State

This imagery reflects Redon's interest in exploring the boundaries between reality and imagination

The Acrobats | Gustave Doré | 1874 Select Size:9" x 12" Psyche is depicted with delicateAbout the artwork: The Acrobats (1874), also known as Les Saltimbanques or The Wounded Child, is one of Gustave Dors most emotionally devastating paintings. It depicts a tragic moment just after a street performance: a young boy, likely injured or killed during a tightrope act, lies limp in his mothers arms. She is dressed in a blue robe and sits in a pose reminiscent of the Virgin Mary in a Piet, emphasizing themes of grief and sacrifice. The father,