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All reproductions are hand painted by talented artists. The story of Icarus is one of the most well-known in all of Greek mythology. In flying too high, the wax that held together the wings would melt whereas in flying too low, the wings would be weighed down by the spray of the water. The The Lament For Icarus 1898 painting originally painted by Herbert Draper can be yours today. Safely escaping meant balancing the risks of both flying too high and too low. The flight of Icarus might be viewed as a tale of balance, equilibrium, and moderation. The Lament for Icarus Date 1898 Medium oil on panel Measurements H 48.4 x W 41.6 cm Accession number LL 3911 Acquisition method transferred from Lord Leverhulme's private collection, 1922 Work type Painting Tags See a tag that’s incorrect or offensive Challenge it and notify Art UK. High-quality museum quality from Austrian.
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The wax in his wings had melted and fallen apart after flying too close to the sun. A Naiad in The Lament for Icarus (charcoal and chalk on paper) by Herbert James Draper as fine art print. When the moment to escape arrived, Dedalus warned Icarus not to fly too close to the sun, but the disobedient boy did not obey his father and fell into the sea instead. Shop for Herbert James Draper A Naiad in The Lament for Icarus painting and frame at. One pair of wings would be for him and the other for Icarus, his son. Herbert James Draper A Naiad in The Lament for Icarus print for sale. Thus, Dedalus gathered bird feathers which he cunningly transformed into wings. The only possible way to leave the island was by flying. However, the existence of a Minotaur was a secret to most of the inhabitants of the island, and wanting the monster to remain a secret, the king locked up Daedalus and his family so that it would never be revealed.ĭedalus hatched an escape plan that did not require traversing land or sea.
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It was such a perfect construction that those who entered the maze were unable to leave. Available in 3 Sizes Highest quality printed canvas Professionally hand stretched Gallery wrapped around 18mm depth wooden frame Securely packaged.18.