Selene (1880) — Albert Aublet
Selene (1880) is an artwork by Albert Aublet. 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 (1880)
- Artist
- Albert Aublet (French, 1851 – 1938)
- 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 (1880)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
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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