The Vision of Endymion

Sir Edward John Poynter P.R.A., R.W.S., 1836 - 1919



The Vision of Endymion

Sir Edward John Poynter P.R.A., R.W.S. 1836 - 1919

Summary

A mythological scene of Endymion lying asleep on Mount Latmos. Whilst he lies sleeping, the naked figure of Diana stands watching over him, framed by the full moon behind her and swathed in diaphanous robes that billow out behind her. He lies on furs under a blanket with a crook in his arm, bathed in the glow of the moon. The scene is framed by flowering poppies and the heavy dark trees of a forest.


Object Name

The Vision of Endymion

Date Created

1902

Dimensions

unframed: 50.8cm x 38.1cm
framed: 80.2cm x 64.2cm

accession number

1904.2

Place of creation

England

Support

canvas

Medium

oil paint

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