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
Creators Name
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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