The Sleeping Endymion (1887) — Simeon Solomon
The Sleeping Endymion (1887) is an artwork by Simeon Solomon. 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 Sleeping Endymion (1887)
- Artist
- Simeon Solomon (English, 1840-1905)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Endymion is a beautiful sleeping youth loved by Selene, the moon goddess. Later European art also connects the moon goddess Diana with this story of love and enchanted sleep.
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 Sleeping Endymion (1887)
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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