Ulysse dans l'île de Calypso, Mythological sculpture in the national castle museum, Compiègne, France.
This white marble sculpture stands 1.92 meters tall and depicts Ulysses seated on rocks beside the sea, gazing melancholically at the waves below.
Commissioned by the Minister of the King's Household in 1822 for 12,000 francs, this artwork was exhibited at the 1833 Paris Salon.
Théophile Bra created this neoclassical representation that perfectly embodies the 19th-century French fascination with ancient Greek mythology and heroic narratives.
Visitors can view this sculpture at the national museum of Compiègne castle, where it has been housed since its transfer in 1976.
This artwork captures the precise moment when Ulysses, held captive by Calypso, expresses his longing for home through his gaze toward the distant horizon.
Location: Compiègne
Creator: Théophile Bra
Creator: Théophile Bra
GPS coordinates: 49.41846,2.83311
Latest update: October 28, 2025 12:47
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