Object: Boreas and Oreithyia
Museum Number: P_EDM_0040
Dimensions: H 65", W 39"
Keywords: Evelyn De Morgan, Symbolist painting, Greek mythology, Boreas, God of the North Wind, winged man, Oreithyia, daughter of Erechtheus, Jane Hales
Dates: 1896
Marks / Inscriptions: Signature, painted, lower right: "EDeM 1896"
Description:
This painting continues the long tradition of depicting the stories from Greek mythology. Painted in oils on a large scale, it demonstrates Evelyn’s determination to be viewed as a professional artist.
Object Location: De Morgan Collection Storage