Who painted Pan teaching Apollo to play the pipes?

Pan teaching Apollo to play the pipes was painted by Samuel Woodforde in 1790.

Where can I see Pan teaching Apollo to play the pipes?

Pan teaching Apollo to play the pipes is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Pan teaching Apollo to play the pipes?

Pan teaching Apollo to play the pipes is associated with British Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Pan teaching Apollo to play the pipes?

Museum-quality prints of Pan teaching Apollo to play the pipes are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Pan teaching Apollo to play the pipes

Samuel Woodforde , 1790

Pan teaching Apollo to play the pipes is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Samuel Woodforde. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Pan teaching Apollo to play the pipes is a watercolour created by Samuel Woodforde in 1790. It depicts a scene from mythology where the rustic god Pan instructs the youthful Apollo in playing the panpipes.

Subject & Meaning

The work shows an unusual reversal of roles, as Apollo is typically associated with music. Here, Pan, a half-goat figure, guides Apollo, suggesting a moment of informal instruction rather than a formal mythological event.

Technique & Style

The watercolour is executed in a light, spontaneous manner, with softly blended edges reminiscent of sfumato. While the overall effect is sketch-like, the faces of the figures are rendered with greater care and detail.