Persee Et Andromede — Gustave Moreau
Persee Et Andromede is an artwork by Gustave Moreau. 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
- Persee Et Andromede
- Artist
- Gustave Moreau (French, 1826-1898)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Andromeda is chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster. Perseus rescues her, and the two marry. Their story connects a threatened kingdom with the hero’s return after defeating Medusa.
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 Persee Et Andromede
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
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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