Hercules Wrestling With Death For The Body Of Alcestis (C. 1869-1871) — Frederic Leighton
Hercules Wrestling With Death For The Body Of Alcestis (C. 1869-1871) is an artwork by Frederic Leighton. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Hercules Wrestling With Death For The Body Of Alcestis (C. 1869-1871)
- Artist
- Frederic Leighton (English, 1830-1896)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Heracles, known as Hercules in Roman tradition, is a hero famed for his extraordinary strength and the Twelve Labors. His stories include defeating monsters and overcoming tasks imposed by King Eurystheus.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Hercules Wrestling With Death For The Body Of Alcestis (C. 1869-1871)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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