Penelope Reading A Letter From Odysseus is an artwork by Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée. 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
- Penelope Reading A Letter From Odysseus
- Artist
- Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée (French, 1724 – 1805)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Odysseus, also called Ulysses, journeys home after the Trojan War. His voyage includes encounters with Circe, the Sirens, and Calypso before he returns to Ithaca and Penelope.
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 Penelope Reading A Letter From Odysseus
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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