Study for 'Fallen Angel'
- Artist
- Alexandre Cabanel
- Date
- c.1846 ; France
- Style
- Academicism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
"Study for 'Fallen Angel'" is a compelling sketch and study for a larger, dynamic composition that explores the theme of angels expelled from Heaven, often associated with pride, envy, or lust. Painted in oil to emphasize texture and depth, the figure embodies the rebellious, corrupted essence of a fallen angel. The artist sidesteps Academicism, favoring emotional expression over classical perfection. This painting captures the tension and despair of an angel cast out, emphasizing the motif of divine rebellion and the tragic fall from grace.
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