Anne-Louis Girodet’s The Sleep of Endymion is a luminous exemplar of Neoclassical painting infused with Romantic sensibility. Created in 1791, this work depicts the mythic shepherd Endymion in tranquil repose, his youthful form bathed in a soft, celestial glow that suggests both innocence and eternal rest. Girodet’s mastery of light and his meticulous rendering of anatomy combine with an ethereal atmosphere to create a scene that feels both peaceful and profoundly intimate.
The delicate interplay of light and shadow, the poetic stillness of the composition, and the graceful curves of the reclining figure reflect Girodet’s deep engagement with classical sources and his innovative approach to emotion and mood. This piece brings a timeless serenity and mythic elegance to any room, making it a beautiful addition to collections that value classical themes, refined technique, and evocative storytelling in art.
🌟 Available Sizes:
✔️ 16x12 inches - Great for desks, shelves, or small walls
✔️ 24x18 inches - Our most popular size - perfect for bedrooms, offices, or studios
✔️ 32x24 inches - A bold, gallery-style centerpiece
🖨️ Print features:
- Sustainable canvas stretched on radial pine frame
- Unique canvas coating for top-notch image quality
- Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support
- Safe latex inks for non-toxic printing
- Back hanging included
- Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests
- Please note: Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8" (3.2mm)
- Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
🚚 Fulfillment and Shipping:
Printed and shipped from the U.S.
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