Artwork
The Mirror of Venus
The Mirror of Venus is an oil painting by the Aestheticist artist Edward Burne-Jones. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Mirror of Venus is a tempera painting created by Edward Burne-Jones in 1866. It is a representation of a mythological scene, characteristic of the artist's early work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene centered on reflection, drawing from medieval and mythological themes. The subject matter is typical of Burne-Jones's association with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
Technique & Style
Executed in tempera, the work showcases Burne-Jones's skill in this medium. The painting's style reflects his connection to the Pre-Raphaelite movement, although he would later develop a distinct approach.
History & Provenance
The Mirror of Venus is now held in the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. It was created during Burne-Jones's collaboration with William Morris in the decorative arts firm Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, 1st Baronet (; 28 August 1833 – 17 June 1898) was an English painter and designer associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's style and subject matter.
