Pygmalion And The Image - The Heart Desires

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The painting titled "Pygmalion and the Image - The Heart Desires" by Edward Burne-Jones is part of a series that visually narrates the story of Pygmalion from Ovid's Metamorphoses. In this particular painting, we can observe Pygmalion, the sculptor, in a moment of deep reflection and longing.In the composition, Pygmalion is depicted to the left, his posture introspective as he rests his chin on his hand, his eyes lost in contemplation. He is dressed in long robes, which suggests the setting is ancient. The color palette here is soft, primarily utilizing pastel hues that lend an ethereal quality to the scene.To the right, we see three statues, representing the different stages of his work. These statues are likely to be his creations, with one in particular—the figure closest to him—being his ideal vision of beauty, which he has sculpted. This statue stands apart from the others in its refinement and detail, indicating it is special to Pygmalion.The background includes architectural elements like columns and an arched doorway, enhancing the classical feel and depth of the scene.

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Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898) was a British designer and Victorian narrative painter. He was born in Birmingham to a picture-framer. He intended to become a minister and studied theology at Oxford. However, his life took a turn when he met William Morris. Together they formed The Brotherhood, a society worshipping the poets and architecture of the middle ages. They both worked together on several projects for Morris & Co. Burne-Jones designed tapestries, jewellery, sculptures, ceramics, furniture and stained glass for the company. His artworks truly captured the spirit of the nineteenth century and the Arts and Crafts movement. In recent decades his art has had a renaissance and become among the most expensive pre-raphaelite artworks to be sold at auction.