Endymion and Selene
Watercolour
mid 19th century (painted)
mid 19th century (painted)
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| Place of origin |
In Greek myth, Selene was the goddess of the moon who fell in love with the mortal Endymion. According to some versions of the tale, Selene cast a spell over her lover to make him sleep forever. Endymion could thus retain his youth and good looks eternally.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Endymion and Selene (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | watercolour, 'Endymion and Selene' by V.F Pollet |
| Physical description | watercolour depicting a lady sitting in a crescent moon (Selene) and a male figure knelleing beside her (Endymion). Currently in gilt frame. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr F. R. Bryan |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | In Greek myth, Selene was the goddess of the moon who fell in love with the mortal Endymion. According to some versions of the tale, Selene cast a spell over her lover to make him sleep forever. Endymion could thus retain his youth and good looks eternally. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 748-1902 |
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| Record created | June 28, 2005 |
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