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The Flight of Antony and Cleopatra from the Battle of Actium, c. 1897 (oil on canvas)
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The Flight of Antony and Cleopatra from the Battle of Actium, c. 1897 (oil on canvas)
7268578 The Flight of Antony and Cleopatra from the Battle of Actium, c.1897 (oil on canvas) by Pringle, Agnes (1853-1934); 99.6x198.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: This historical journey marked the beginning of the end for Queen Cleopatra of Egypt and her lover, the Roman commander Mark Antony. They are shown fleeing on Cleopatras barge after their defeat in battle against the Roman Emperor Augustus. Cleopatra later killed herself with the bite of a snake, and Antony fell on his sword. Pictures of subjects from ancient Roman history were popular in 19th-century Britain. Agnes Pringle was born in Gateshead, and studied art in Newcastle before settling in London.); Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
Media ID 25471890
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The Flight of Antony and Cleopatra from the Battle of Actium, captured in this stunning oil on canvas painting by Agnes Pringle, depicts a pivotal moment in history. The image portrays the desperate escape of Queen Cleopatra and her beloved Mark Antony after their devastating defeat against the Roman Emperor Augustus. As we gaze upon this masterpiece, we witness the anguish and despair etched on their faces as they flee aboard Cleopatra's barge. The vastness of the sea behind them symbolizes both their hope for freedom and their impending doom. This historical journey marked a turning point for these ill-fated lovers. It signaled not only the end of their reign but also the demise of an era. Cleopatra's tragic decision to take her own life with a snakebite echoes through time, while Antony's honorable death by his own sword adds to the poignancy of this scene. In 19th-century Britain, depictions of ancient Roman history were highly sought-after among art enthusiasts. Agnes Pringle, born in Gateshead and trained in Newcastle before settling in London, expertly captures both the grandeur and emotional depth within this composition. Displayed at Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, this print transports us back to an era where love clashed with power and ultimately met its tragic end.
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