키메라
1867
Gustave Moreau captures a moment of terrifying intimacy here. A winged, centaur-like beast—representing the mythical Chimera—sweeps a pale woman off a rocky precipice into a stormy sky. Instead of struggling, she clings to the creature in a passionate embrace, their faces inches apart. This is classic Symbolism: Moreau isn't just painting a monster attack, he's visualizing the seductive, dangerous power of imagination and desire that carries us away from reality. In French, a 'chimère' also means a wild dream or illusion, making this a perfect metaphor for the artist's mind taking flight.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
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