The Awakening of Adonis
The Awakening of Adonis -
John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) - Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection
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The Awakening of Adonis - John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) - Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection
Date: 1899
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 95.9 x 188.0 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 95.9 x 188.0 cm
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The Awakening of Adonis is a painting undertaken by John William Waterhouse in 1899. The Awakening of Adonis depicts characters from Greek mythology.
This oil on canvas work, depicts Adonis be awoken by a kiss from the goddess Aphrodite. In Greek mythology, Adonis was a beautiful mortal loved by both Aphrodite and Persephone. Adonis would die when he was gored by a boar whilst hunting, and Aphrodite would mourn the death of her lover. More information about Adonis can be found here - (website opens in new window) John William Waterhouse |
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Born: 6 April, 1849; Rome
Died: 10 February, 1917: London
Nationality: British
Art Movement: Pre-Raphaelite
Painting School: Royal Academy of Art
Died: 10 February, 1917: London
Nationality: British
Art Movement: Pre-Raphaelite
Painting School: Royal Academy of Art
