Pegasus Departing (by 1901) — Albert Pinkham Ryder
Pegasus Departing (by 1901) is an artwork by Albert Pinkham Ryder. 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
- Pegasus Departing (by 1901)
- Artist
- Albert Pinkham Ryder (American, 1847 – 1917)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Pegasus is the winged horse associated with the birth of Medusa’s offspring and with Bellerophon. Together the hero and horse are connected with the defeat of the Chimera.
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 Pegasus Departing (by 1901)
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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