Ophelia

"Ophelia" is a painting by Alexandre Cabanel, based on the character of the same name from Shakespeare's play "Hamlet". more

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Alexandre Cabanel

Alexandre Cabanel (28 September 1823 – 23 January 1889) was a French painter. Cabanel was born in Montpellier, Hérault. He painted historical, classical and religious subjects in the academic style. He was also well-known as a portrait painter. According to Diccionario Enciclopedico Salvat, Cabanel...

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