Depicting Greek sculptor Pygmalion who fell in love with Galatea, his marble creation of beauty and perfection as witnessed by cupid with his bow in Pygmalion's realistically detailed studio. From Ovid's poem Metamorphoses, Gerome captured the moment Galatea is transformed from cold marble into an adored living woman at the moment of his passionate kiss. French artist, painter, sculptor and muralist, Jean-Leon Gerome created several versions of the same romantic subject - Pygmalion and Galatea - that inspired his realistically detailed, and classically influenced historical, mythological, and oriental themes. Gerome famously collected costumes and props, exhibited at the Paris Salon, was invited to the opening of the Suez Canal and was a teacher at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. The authentic stretched canvas replica painting captures the original work's texture, depth of color, and even its subtle brushstrokes, which are applied by hand. This replica European style, bright gold-toned, ribbed frame is cast in quality designer resin with an acanthus leaf and floret border that draws the eye toward the beautiful image. Proudly printed and framed in the USA using imported molding.
