The jealous Cyclops Polyphemus kills Akis, the lover of the Nereid Galateia with a boulder (1877) — Friedrich Preller The Younger
The jealous Cyclops Polyphemus kills Akis, the lover of the Nereid Galateia with a boulder (1877) is an artwork by Friedrich Preller The Younger. 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
- The jealous Cyclops Polyphemus kills Akis, the lover of the Nereid Galateia with a boulder (1877)
- Artist
- Friedrich Preller The Younger (German, 1838-1901)
- Subject collection
- Nymphs & water
The mythology behind the named subject
Nymphs are female nature spirits in Greek mythology, linked to particular waters, trees, mountains, or other landscapes. Naiads inhabit fresh water, while Nereids belong to the sea.
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 The jealous Cyclops Polyphemus kills Akis, the lover of the Nereid Galateia with a boulder (1877)
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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