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Calypso Henri Lehmann Art Print
£16.00 - £27.00
Step into the mythic world of Homer’s Odyssey with Henri Lehmann’s evocative 1869 painting Calypso. This stunning work captures the timeless allure of the immortal nymph Calypso, whose story is a tale of love, loss, and longing that has resonated through the ages.
Calypso in Homer’s Odyssey
Calypso resides on the secluded island of Ogygia, where the shipwrecked hero Ulysses (Odysseus) washes ashore after the Trojan War. Enamored by his bravery and charm, Calypso offers him immortality and eternal youth in exchange for his companionship. Despite her efforts, Ulysses yearns to return to his family in Ithaca. After seven years of captivity, the gods intervene—Hermes commands Calypso to release Ulysses, leaving her heartbroken as he sails away.
Lehmann’s painting beautifully encapsulates Calypso’s sorrowful solitude as she mourns the departure of her beloved. Her melancholic figure gazing toward the sea conveys the universal human emotions of unrequited love and the pain of letting go.
Artistic and Symbolic Details
This work brims with mythological depth and artistic nuance:
- Calypso's Poise: Lehmann portrays Calypso in a moment of vulnerability, her ethereal beauty juxtaposed with her heartbreak.
- The Sea: The vast, unending waves symbolize the distance between Calypso and Ulysses, as well as the enduring pull of fate that no mortal or immortal can resist.
- Lighting and Color: Soft, glowing hues evoke the dreamlike quality of Ogygia, while shadows emphasize the emotional weight of her loss.
Cultural Significance
Calypso’s story represents a profound tension between desire and duty, freedom and captivity, and the mortal struggle against divine intervention. Her role in The Odyssey provides a poignant exploration of love’s sacrifices and the resilience of the human spirit.
A Museum-Quality Reproduction
Printed on thick matte paper with exceptional detail, this reproduction brings Lehmann’s masterpiece into your home, preserving its timeless beauty and emotional depth.
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
- Paper weight: 189 g/m²
- Opacity: 94%
- ISO brightness: 104%
- Paper sourced from Japan
Add Calypso to your collection today and let this tale of myth and emotion transform your space.
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Type: Poster
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