Mercury
To scale 31 x 22 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during the height of De Morgan's artistic maturity in the 1890s, this canvas reflects her deep engagement with classical mythology and her position within the second generation of Pre-Raphaelite painters. Unlike her male contemporaries who often depicted Mercury in action, De Morgan chose to portray the god in reflective stillness, emphasizing his dual nature as both powerful deity and thoughtful messenger. The work demonstrates her sophisticated understanding of Renaissance composition while incorporating the movement's characteristic attention to symbolic detail and emotional resonance. This painting solidified her reputation as one of the foremost mythological painters of the Victorian era, contributing to the revival of classical themes in British art during the fin de siècle period.
Product Specifications
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton artist canvas
- Archival HP Latex inks, 100-year colorfastness
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment over the print
- Solid poplar stretcher bars, kiln dried
- Premium resin frame, mitred and joined
- Hanging wire and dust cover fitted before it ships
- Finished size
- 31 x 22 in
- Frame finish
- Gold
- Item
- 1520421
Shipping, Returns & Care
Shipping & Delivery
Free U.S. shipping on every order, every size.
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
We want every Canvas Classic to find the right home. If your piece doesn't live up to the expectation we set, return it within 30 days for a full refund: no questions, no restocking fee, no shipping charges on us.
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.
What collectors say about our canvases.
Every Canvas Classic is the same museum-quality framed giclee; only the image changes. These are reviews from collectors across the collection.
More by this artist.
