Pandora Crowned By The Seasons (1824) — William Etty
Pandora Crowned By The Seasons (1824) is an artwork by William Etty. 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
- Pandora Crowned By The Seasons (1824)
- Artist
- William Etty (English, 1787-1849)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Pandora is the woman whose opening of a jar releases hardships into the human world, with hope remaining inside. Although later art often shows a box, the ancient account describes a jar.
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 Pandora Crowned By The Seasons (1824)
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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