Who painted Apollo and Daphne?

Apollo and Daphne was painted by Per Gustaf Floding in 1762.

Where can I see Apollo and Daphne?

Apollo and Daphne is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Apollo and Daphne?

Apollo and Daphne is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Apollo and Daphne?

Museum-quality prints of Apollo and Daphne are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Apollo and Daphne

Per Gustaf Floding , 1762

Apollo and Daphne is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Per Gustaf Floding. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:In plate, below image, at left: F. Boucher Invenit.; in plate, below image, at right: P. Floding Svecus Sculpsit Parisiis 1762; in plate, below image, at center: A. S. Ex.ce Monseigneur Le Baron Charles Frederic de Scheffer, / Senateur de Svede, Gouverneur de S.A. R. le Prince Hereditaire, et des autres / Princes Royaux, Commendeur des Or=dres du Roy / Par son trèsHumble très Obeissant et très Obligé Serviteur P. Floding. / A Paris de l’Auteur Rue l’Eveque entre les Rives D’argenteuil et St. Anne au Car=refour des 4 Chéminées la 3 Porte Cochere a gauche chez Madame Dérisevlle.

About this work

Overview

Apollo and Daphne is a print created by Per Gustaf Floding in 1762, combining etching, aquatint, and roulette techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print illustrates a scene from Greek mythology where Apollo pursues Daphne as she transforms into a laurel tree, her limbs morphing into branches and foliage.

Technique & Style

The work showcases a dynamic composition with figures set against a backdrop of trees and clouds, exemplifying the emotive and imaginative qualities characteristic of Romanticism.

History & Provenance

The print is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.