Phosphorus and Hesperus (Q67389294)

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artist: Evelyn De Morgan (Q235903)
collection: De Morgan Centre (Q5244638)
location: De Morgan Centre (Q5244638)
material used: oil paint (Q296955) canvas (Q12321255)
instance of: painting (Q3305213)

catalog URL: https://www.demorgan.org.uk/collection/phosphorus-and-hesperus/

information from the De Morgan Centre catalog

description: This painting inspired by Greek Mythology depicts the Morning star (Phosphorus) and the Evening star (Hesperus) and alludes to the circle of life. Phosphorus is rising, his torch held erect, heralding the morning which is lightening the sky behind him. In comparison Hesperus’s evening starlight is f...

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