The sleep of Endymion
Circle Of Anne-Louis Girodet-TriosonLandscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1824)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1767–1824
About the artwork
"The sleep of Endymion" is a work by Circle Of Anne-Louis Girodet-Trioson. Mythology in brief: Artists from the Renaissance to the Symbolists returned to myth to explore love, power, fate, and transformation. Mythological painting draws on stories from Greek and Roman myth, and on other traditions such as Norse, Celtic, and Hindu narrative. It is listed in the Mythology collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"The sleep of Endymion" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Mythological scenes add narrative depth and historical atmosphere, which helps them work as a central accent in classic as well as eclectic spaces. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1767–1824
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