Oil on canvas, *The Torture of Marsyas* by William LAPARRA
Oil on canvas, *The Torture of Marsyas* by William LAPARRA
2.500,00 €
The book is inscribed
To my oldest youngest son
With fond memories
William Laparra (1873–1920)
was a French painter born in Bordeaux.
, who trained at his hometown’s art school and later at the Académie Julian in Paris,
won the prestigious First Grand Prix de Rome in 1898 with *La Piscine de Bethsaïda*.
His work combines portraits of women, history paintings, and scenes of peasant life, all marked by the influence of his Spanish heritage.
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| Dimensions | 51 × 42.5 cm |
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A member of the Salon des artistes français since 1905, he traveled extensively, particularly to Spain, Italy, Greece, and Egypt.
William Laparra has had a distinguished career, and about a hundred of his works have been acquired by national museums, including the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay.
Here, the painter depicts the torment of Marsyas
Marsyas, a satyr and skilled flute player, challenges Apollo, the god of music, to a musical contest. After his defeat, Apollo condemns him to a terrible punishment: he ties him to a tree and flays him alive to punish him for his pride. This legend illustrates divine vengeance against human arrogance.
