Bloomsbury Style Lithograph - 'Apollo & Daphne'
Stock No
KS9024
2016
- £275.00
- €321 Euro
- $367 US Dollar
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Item Description
An intriguing lithograph, portraying an abstract interpretation of the myth of Apollo and Daphne. This is a fascinating artwork, both in style and palette, and bears much similarity to works associated with the Bloomsbury Group. The print is numbered '4/10' and signed in pencil with what looks like 'E. Phillips' (?). Some soft creases to paper, but no tears.
The myth of Apollo and Daphne is a well-known Greek and Roman tale of unrequited love. Following his victory over the serpent Python, Apollo boasted to Cupid (Eros) about his archery skills. The offended Cupid shot Apollo with a golden arrow of passionate love, and struck the river-nymph Daphne with a leaden arrow of repulsion. Apollo relentlessly pursued the terrified Daphne, and as he finally caught up with her by the banks of her father's river (the Perseus), she prayed to be saved. Just as Apollo reached out to embrace her, she began to transform into a laurel tree. Her skin became bark, her hair leaves, and her arms branches.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Cornwall, Cornwall
Item Dimensions
H: 42cm W: 35cm
Period
c. 1940s
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Cornwall, Cornwall
Item Location
United Kingdom
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+44 (0)1579 344647
+44 (0)7952 346678
