Artwork
Cymon and Iphigenia
Cymon and Iphigenia is an oil painting by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Frederic Leighton. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
About this work
Cymon and Iphigenia is a painting by English painter Frederic Leighton. It's an oil on canvas work.
The painting was first exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London in 1884. It was later purchased by the Art Gallery of New South Wales at a Christie's auction in London.
You can learn more about the artist who created this work, artist: Frederic Leighton.
Overview
Cymon and Iphigenia is an oil on canvas painting by Frederic Leighton, a prominent English artist.
History & Provenance
First exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London in 1884, the painting was later acquired by the Art Gallery of New South Wales at a Christie's auction in London in 1976.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene from literature, likely referencing the narrative of Cymon and Iphigenia, although the specific story or inspiration is not specified.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton, known as Sir Frederic Leighton between 1878 and 1896, was a British Victorian painter, draughtsman, and sculptor.
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