Selene (1886) — Ferdinand Keller
Selene (1886) is an artwork by Ferdinand Keller. 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
- Selene (1886)
- Artist
- Ferdinand Keller (German, 1842 – 1922)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Selene is a personification of the moon in Greek mythology. She travels across the night sky and is associated with the sleeping youth Endymion. Roman tradition calls the moon goddess Luna.
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 Selene (1886)
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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