Ixion And Nephele
To scale 31 x 25 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Created during Fuseli's mature period when he was establishing himself as London's master of the sublime and supernatural, this work exemplifies his fascination with psychological intensity and mythological subjects drawn from classical literature. As a leading figure in British Romanticism, Fuseli rejected the rational clarity of Neoclassicism in favor of emotional extremes and visionary imagery that would influence artists well into the nineteenth century. The painting depicts the Greek myth of Ixion, who was punished by Zeus for his attempted seduction of Hera; instead of the goddess, he embraced Nephele, a cloud fashioned in Hera's likeness. Fuseli's interpretation emphasizes the psychological torment of divine punishment while exploring themes of desire, deception, and the boundary between dream and reality that preoccupied Romantic artists and writers of his era.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 25 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
- 1580621
Shipping, Returns & Care
Shipping & Delivery
Free shipping in the continental U.S. on every order, every size.
Every piece is made to order and ships by the next business day (Monday–Friday). Most orders placed before 2 p.m. Eastern ship the same day. We email tracking the moment your piece ships.
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 painting ships with a double-nail courtesy hook rated for every size, Estate included.
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.
Explore more
