The Abduction Of Deianeira By The Centaur Nessus (1755) — Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée
The Abduction Of Deianeira By The Centaur Nessus (1755) 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
- The Abduction Of Deianeira By The Centaur Nessus (1755)
- Artist
- Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée (French, 1724 – 1805)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Centaurs combine human upper bodies with the bodies of horses. Greek stories contrast their wild behavior with the wisdom of Chiron, the centaur who teaches several heroes.
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 Abduction Of Deianeira By The Centaur Nessus (1755)
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
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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