Antique 19C. Oil painting on canvas, neoclassical Scene, Homer playing his Lyre

This captivating 19th-century neoclassical oil painting on canvas depicts the legendary Greek poet Homer serenely playing his lyre beneath a canopy of ancient trees. Seated barefoot on a simple stool, draped in classical robes, Homer becomes the focal point of the composition, surrounded by a trio of youthful listeners and a loyal dog. 

The scene radiates tranquility and reverence, with golden light filtering through the trees and casting soft shadows across the earth-toned landscape. In the background, figures stroll along a sun-dappled path leading to a bridge and distant buildings, suggesting a harmonious balance between nature, art, and civilization. 

The painting’s romanticized setting and classical subject matter reflect the neoclassical era's admiration for antiquity, while the delicate details and warm palette evoke a sense of poetic nostalgia.
  
No visible signature on the front.

Dimensions (frame): 42.5 "W x 31.5" H
Dimensions (sight): 36 "W x 25.5" H

Condition: Lined. Color quality is very good for a painting of this age. The frame has some signs of wear.

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