Description
Closure’ London, United Kingdom 2018 Limited edition of 20. John Gibson ‘Hylas Surprised by the Naiades’ According to Greek mythology, Hylas was the beautiful son of King Thiodomus. Herakles (Hercules), having killed the King, took Hylas as his servant and lover. They joined the Argonauts, led by Jason, in their search for the Golden Fleece. When their ship was forced to make for land, Hylas went ashore to fetch water at a fountain. The nymphs of the fountain (or naiads) thought him so beautiful that they pulled him into the water so that he might always live with them. The inscription in Greek which Gibson chiselled into the marble translates as ‘Beautiful Hylas’. Detail of sculpture: Tate Britain
| Period | From 2000 |
|---|---|
| Production Period | 2010 to Present |
| Identifying Marks | This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Detailed Condition |
New This is a new (unused) item of contemporary design. |
| Product Code | XDO-2173490 |
| Materials | Photographic paper |
| Color | Gold |
| Width |
32 cm 12.6 inch |
| Height |
45 cm 17.7 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard Between 40kg and 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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