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The Siren, 1888 (oil on canvas)
LMG123001 The Siren, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Armitage, Edward (1817-96); 114.3x162.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23226876
© Leeds Museums and Galleries / Bridgeman Images
Homer Long Luring Lyre Reclining Shipwreck Ulysses Viking
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the captivating allure of The Siren, 1888 by Edward Armitage into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This exquisite oil on canvas painting, originally housed in Leeds Museums and Galleries, U.K., is now available in a high-quality, vibrant canvas print. The Siren, with her mesmerizing gaze and flowing hair, is a timeless masterpiece that adds an air of sophistication and mystery to any space. Our canvas prints are meticulously crafted to ensure the finest details and colors are preserved, making it a stunning addition to your art collection.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Siren, 1888
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is a captivating oil painting by Edward Armitage that transports viewers to the realm of ancient mythology. This mesmerizing artwork depicts a scene from Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, where the enchanting Siren lures sailors with her irresistible song. In this print, we see a longboat filled with Viking warriors being drawn closer and closer to their doom by the alluring melody of the Siren. With her seductive gaze and reclining pose on jagged rocks, she exudes both power and vulnerability. Her nakedness symbolizes not only physical beauty but also the dangerous allure that can lead men astray. Armitage's masterful brushstrokes bring out every detail in this dramatic composition. The crashing waves against the shipwrecked vessel create a sense of urgency and impending danger. Meanwhile, Ulysses stands tall amidst his crew members, resisting temptation as he plugs his ears with wax to avoid succumbing to the Siren's spellbinding voice. This timeless piece captures the eternal struggle between desire and reason, reminding us of our own vulnerabilities in facing life's temptations. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in moments of great peril or weakness, it is our strength of character that ultimately determines our fate. As an iconic work within Leeds Art Gallery's collection, "The Siren" continues to captivate audiences today with its evocative portrayal of mythological lore intertwined with human nature’s most profound dilemmas.
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