Perseus and Andromeda (Leighton)
Perseus and Andromeda is an oil painting by Lord Frederic Leighton. Completed in 1891, the year it was displayed at the Royal Academy of Arts, it depicts the Greek mythological story of Andromeda. In contrast to the basis of a classical tale, Leighton used a Gothic style for the artwork. The painting is in the collection of National Museums Liverpool at the Walker Art Gallery.
| Perseus and Andromeda | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Frederic Leighton |
| Year | 1891 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 235 cm × 129.2 cm (93 in × 50.9 in) |
| Location | Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, UK |
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