mythology
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The nymph and the faun
Study or oil sketch on paper. It depicts a faun encountering a nymph on a mountain. Next to the nymph, a fawn can be seen resting, and behind her, a faun’s skull. Could the faun depicted here be the next victim? The work exudes a mythological atmosphere—an imaginary setting, a silent scene that speaks volumes.…
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The seduction trap
The painting, in symbolist style, shows a mermaid with red hair. From the navel to the head she has a female body, and has the tail of a fish. She is looking towards the horizon where some cliffs can be seen. Next to the mermaid are shown pearls and a giant shell where iridescent colors…
Luis Paredes 