Odysseus And Polyphemus
To scale 31 x 18 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during Böcklin's final creative period while living in Florence, this work represents his mature exploration of classical mythology through a distinctly Germanic Romantic lens. The 1896 composition followed his famous "Island of the Dead" series and demonstrated his continued fascination with Mediterranean landscapes as stages for primordial drama. Böcklin had spent decades studying the coastal geology of Italy and Greece, and this painting showcases his deep understanding of how ancient myths emerged from specific geographical realities; the cyclops becomes inseparable from the limestone formations themselves. The work exemplifies the late 19th-century Symbolist movement's rejection of naturalistic representation in favor of psychological and mythological truth, influencing later artists from Giorgio de Chirico to Salvador Dalí.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 18 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1370221
Shipping, Returns & Care
Shipping & Delivery
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Every piece is made to order and ships by the next business day (Monday–Friday). Standard ground delivery typically arrives 3–5 business days after shipment, so most orders are on your wall within a week of ordering.
Returns & The Love-It Guarantee
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Pieces that arrive damaged in transit are replaced or refunded immediately. Email our team with a photo within 7 days of receipt.
Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every piece ships with hanging hardware.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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