Herbert james draper

Halcyon: from Greek mythoogy. The gods transformed starcrossed lovers, Alcyone and Ceyx, into halcyon birds (kingfishers). During seven days each year when Alcyone nested on the beach, the gods restrained the winds and waves. These became known as the "halcyon days", when storms never occur. ___ Herbert James Draper (1864-1920) English Classicist painter. Oil on canvas, Private collection

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Halcyon: from Greek mythoogy. The gods transformed starcrossed lovers, Alcyone and Ceyx, into halcyon birds (kingfishers). During seven days each year when Alcyone nested on the beach, the gods restrained the winds and waves. These became known as the "halcyon days", when storms never occur. ___ Herbert James Draper (1864-1920) English Classicist painter. Oil on canvas, Private collection

1918. Oil on canvas. 105 x 25 cms | 41 ¼ x 9 ¾ ins. Private collection,

“Details of “Day and the Dawnstar” by Herbert James Draper.”

. Oil on canvas. 205.7 x 139.7 cms | 81 x 54 ¾ ins.,

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