Oedipus and The Sphinx | Gustave Moreau | 1864 Size:10"x20" The intricate details of the

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Oedipus and The Sphinx | Gustave Moreau | 1864 Size:10"x20" The intricate details of theThis painting, Oedipus and The Sphinx by Gustave Moreau, created circa 1864, depicts the dramatic encounter between Oedipus and the Sphinx from Greek mythology. The Sphinx, a hybrid creature with the body of a lion, wings of a bird, and the face of a woman, clings to Oedipus, who confronts her with composed determination. Oedipus holds a spear and stands resolute, embodying both vulnerability and courage. The scene is set against a rocky, otherworldly