Pygmalion and Galatea
Pygmalion and Galatea - Ernest Normand (1857–1923) - Atkinson Art Gallery Collection
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Pygmalion and Galatea - Ernest Normand (1857–1923) - Atkinson Art Gallery Collection
Date: 1881
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 171.0 x 117.0 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 171.0 x 117.0 cm
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Pygmalion and Galatea is an oil on canvas work painted in 1881 by the British artist, Ernest Normand.
This painting, Pygmalion and Galatea, depicts an element from the Greek mythological tale of the sculptor Pygmalion. The Cypriot Pygmalion was far more enamoured with his creation than he was with other islanders, and having fallen in love with creation, a statue called Galatea, Pygmalion prayed to the goddess Aphrodite. Aphrodite heard his prayer, and in response, the goddess brought Pygmalion's creation alive. More information about Pygmalion and Galatea can be found here - (website opens in new window) Ernest Normand |
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Born: 30 December, 1857; London
Died: 23 March, 1923: London
Nationality: English
Art Movement: Orientalism
Painting School: Royal Academy
Died: 23 March, 1923: London
Nationality: English
Art Movement: Orientalism
Painting School: Royal Academy
