was having therian thoughts. made a self-indulgent moodboard. here she be
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Francisco de Goya. (1823). Saturn Devouring His Son.
"Saturn Devouring His Son," a haunting masterpiece by the renowned Spanish painter Francisco de Goya, stands as a testament to the dark and tumultuous depths of human emotion. This oil mural, completed between 1819 and 1823, portrays the Greek mythological titan Saturn (Cronus) in a horrifying act of filicide, as he ruthlessly devours his own offspring.
Goya's brushstrokes and composition exude an overwhelming sense of despair, madness, and terror, plunging the viewer into a world of macabre fascination. The dramatic chiaroscuro technique, with stark contrasts between light and shadow, intensifies the eerie atmosphere and enhances the raw emotional impact of the scene.
The central figure of Saturn dominates the composition, his hunched and twisted form expressing a malevolent frenzy. His grotesque features are distorted by agony and frenzy, reflecting the artist's skill in capturing the depths of human darkness. The crimson blood that stains Saturn's beard and hands serves as a chilling reminder of his savage act.
"Saturn Devouring His Son" is often interpreted as an allegory of the destructive forces of time, the fragility of life, and the futility of human existence. It serves as a reflection of Goya's own inner turmoil and the turbulent era in which he lived, marked by political upheaval and personal anguish.
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Sorry if I misread you open status- (bio says closed but pinned say opened 😭)
May I request a European pine marten moodboard with themes of fall and sunflowers?
Tysm! Love your work! ♡
European pine marten with themes of autumn and sunflowers for sunfl0wersapphic!
omg i didnt even realise that my bio said closed
i hope you like it!
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East European Shepherd moodboard with themes of snow / desolate cold and working canines for @houndsmaw
I hope you enjoy the moodboard. I apologize for the wait and if anything is wrong, especially the dog in the middle, I do hope it is the right breed.
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