A. Meley - Ophelie

Gouache on paper, size 29.5 x 23.5 cm, dating from the late 19th century / early 20th century, created during the Symbolist period. Work signed bottom right “A. Meley”.

Symbolism is an artistic and literary movement that emerged at the end of the 19th century. It is characterized by a desire to represent ideas, emotions, and states of mind rather than visible reality. Symbolist artists often use suggestive, poetic, and sometimes dreamlike images, prioritizing atmosphere, symbols, and the inner dimension of the work.