The Deposition of Atala Follower of Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson (Montargis, 1767 – Paris, 1824) 19th-20th century Oil on canvas (47 x 65 cm - Framed 67 x 84 cm) The proposed painting is inspired by the painting 'Atala at the Sepulchre', a pivotal work of the French pre-Romantic movement, which combines the themes of sacrifice and death in a moving scene, by the painter Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson. A favorite student of Jean-Louis David, from whom he inherited a formal neoclassical language, he presented this painting, considered among his best creations, at the Paris Salon in 1808, and it is now exhibited at the Louvre Museum. The subject is taken from the novel by François-René de Chateaubriand - a writer considered the founder of French literary Romanticism - which tells the unhappy and unfortunate love of Chactas, a young native, for the daughter of a Spaniard and an Indian woman converted to Christianity, the beautiful Atala. Here the indigenous warrior Chactas weeps, clutching the legs of his beloved, the Native American convert to Christianity Atala, belonging to a rival tribe. Although the two managed to escape from their respective families to pursue their love, Atala is bound from birth by a vow of chastity, and prefers to ingest poison, which soon leads her to death, rather than give in to the temptation of love for Chactas. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The work is sold with a certificate of guarantee and authenticity, with a descriptive iconographic sheet. We take care of and organize the transport of purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. It is also possible to see the painting in the gallery in Riva del Garda, by appointment; we will be happy to welcome you to show you our collection of works. In case of purchase of the work by non-Italian customers, it will be necessary to obtain an export permit which takes about 10/20 days, our gallery will take care of the entire phase until it is obtained. All costs of this operation are included. Contact us, without obligation, to receive any other information. Follow us also on : https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco/