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Painting, Oil on Canvas
Size: 12 W x 18 H x 0.1 D in
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Lesbia and her sparrow are characters in the poems of Catullus, a Roman poet who lived in the first century BC. Lesbia was the pseudonym he used for his lover Clodia, a noblewoman and the sister of a notorious politician. Catullus wrote two poems about Lesbia’s sparrow, which was her pet and a symbol of her affection. In the first poem, Catullus expresses his envy of the sparrow, who gets to play with Lesbia and receive her kisses. In the second poem, Catullus mourns the death of the sparrow, who has been taken away by the ‘evil shadows of Death’. He invites all the lovers and the gods of love to join him in his grief, and laments the loss of such a beautiful creature. Catullus was inspired by the Greek poet Sappho, who also wrote about sparrows as the companions of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Sparrows were associated with eroticism and lust in ancient cultures, because of their frequent mating and their proximity to humans. Catullus used the sparrow as a metaphor for his own desire and passion for Lesbia, as well as for the fragility and sorrow of love. His poems are considered masterpieces of Latin literature, and have influenced many poets and artists throughout history.
Painting:Oil on Canvas
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:12 W x 18 H x 0.1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
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Alexey Linkov is an artist based in Toronto, Canada, and he uses oil as his main mediums. His style is influenced mostly by the Impressionist and Orientalist movements as well as Psychedelic, Fantasy and Pop art and he combines these styles in his art, creating colorful and surreal scenes of nature, animals, and humans. He often depicts tropical and beach scenes, as well as mythological and historical subjects. He shows a fascination with the beauty and diversity of nature, as well as the mystery and allure of legends and stories. He has a distinctive and colorful style, and shows great technical skills and creativity in his paintings. He also adds his own personal touch and interpretation, to create a unique and original style. Fun Facts about Alexey: - He was denied entry to the Fine Art Academy in the USSR several times because his art was not in line with the Communist Ideology. He had to study art on his own and hide his paintings from the authorities. - He appeared in some movies and TV shows as a minor character, even though he was not a professional actor. His most notable role was Adolf Hitler (uncredited) in a Canadian TV show. - He discovered that he was related to Baron von Rothschild, a famous banker and philanthropist, through a DNA test. He was surprised and amused by this revelation.
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