The Romans of the Decadence
The painting The Romans of the Decadence by Thomas Couture is a quintessential representation of the Academic art movement, which dominated the 19th century. This large-scale oil on canvas work, measuring 472 cm x 772 cm, was completed in 1847 and is now housed at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. Historical Context The Academic art movement emerged as a response to the Romanticism that preceded it. It emphasized traditional forms…








