Requiescat (painting)
Requiescat is an oil on canvas painting by British artist Briton Rivière completed in 1888.[1] The painting depicts an armored medieval knight lying atop a bed with a blue floral sheet. A dog (often identified as a bloodhound) sits besides the bed while observantly looking towards the face of the knight on whom a wreath placed, indicating death.[2] The expression of the dog is potentially explained by the title of the painting, Requiescat, meaning "a prayer for the repose of a dead person".[3]
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| Artist | Briton Rivière |
| Year | 1888[1] |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 158.7 cm × 225.0 cm (62.5 in × 88.6 in) |
| Location | Art Gallery of New South Wales |
References
- "Requiescat". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ""Requiescat" by Briton Rivière". uwa. 1888. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- "Requiescat". merriam-webster. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
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