Angus Og, God of Love and Courtesy, Putting a Spell of Summer Calm on the Sea
1908
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1908
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Angus Og, God of Love and Courtesy, Putting a Spell of Summer Calm on the Sea is a 1908 oil by John Duncan, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
The painting depicts a male figure with wings, standing on a rocky shore. He is nude, with a yellow sash around his waist, and has short, curly red hair. His arms are outstretched, and his head is tilted back, as if singing or calling out. The background features a blue sky with white clouds, and a body of water to the left. The figure's wings are large and feathery, with a subtle sheen to them. His skin has a warm, golden glow, and his facial expression is serene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness and tranquility. This painting is reminiscent of the work of John Duncan, an artist known for his mythological and symbolic subjects.
John Duncan (1866–1945) was a Scottish Symbolist painter. Much of his work, apart from portraits, depicted Arthurian legends, Celtic folklore, and other mythological subjects.
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