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Helen

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13x17" Acrylic on canvas

In Greek mythology, Helen was the most beautiful woman in the world and is best known for having a part in causing the Trojan War. She was married to the king of Sparta and when Paris, a prince of Troy, travelled there he met Helen and fell in love with her.  Paris took Helen back to Troy with him. When her husband discovered she was gone he called on the leaders of Greece and set sail to bring her back. The Trojan War lasted for 10 years. 

Helen was a victim to the male dominant society she lived in, where owning a thing of beauty was an acceptable reason to compel men to war.   


Image size
617x800px 631.32 KB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 650D
Shutter Speed
1/125 second
Aperture
F/5.0
Focal Length
29 mm
ISO Speed
800
Date Taken
Dec 9, 2013, 7:23:19 AM
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Cutters's avatar
Really nice painting, and explanation, well done.