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Eros and Ganymede

Alfred Sacheverell Coke

1869

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

British Romanticism Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Eros and Ganymede is a 1869 watercolor by Alfred Sacheverell Coke, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Alfred Sacheverell Coke
When & what style?: 1869 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of two figures, a winged being and a man, in a serene outdoor setting. The winged figure, with red wings and a red headpiece, sits on a pedestal, leaning on their elbow. The man, with short blond hair, sits on a block, holding a rope attached to a brown dog. A vase with flowers is placed beside him. The background features a dark forest, with a statue visible behind the pedestal. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and intimacy. The artist's use of watercolour creates a soft, dreamy quality, drawing the viewer into the peaceful scene. Explore more works by Alfred Sacheverell Coke.