Ariadne in Naxos
Ariadne in Naxos -
Evelyn De Morgan (1855–1919) - The De Morgan Foundation
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Ariadne in Naxos - Evelyn De Morgan (1855–1919) - The De Morgan Foundation
Date: 1877
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 90.8 x 132.8 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 90.8 x 132.8 cm
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Ariadne in Naxos is an early work by Evelyn de Morgan, having been painted in 1877, and is one of many paintings by the British artist to depict a tale from Greek mythology.
Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos, who left her father's kingdom, after she helped Theseus to kill the Minotaur. Theseus and Ariadne would stop upon the island of Naxos during the journey back to Athens; Ariadne though would find herself abandoned upon Naxos by Theseus, although whether this was through a choice made by Theseus or by the will of the gods, depends on the version of the tale being read. Ariadne though would find love upon Naxos for she was rescued by the god Dionysus, and became the Greek god's wife. More information about Ariadne can be found here - (website opens in new window) Evelyn de Morgan |
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Born: 30 August, 1855; London
Died: 2 May, 1919: London
Nationality: British
Art Movement: Pre-Raphaelite
Died: 2 May, 1919: London
Nationality: British
Art Movement: Pre-Raphaelite
