Herbert James Draper
1863–1920 · British · 13 artworks
AcademicismIdealized human formDramatic lightingClassical mythology themesDetailed draperyAllegorical representation
artist bio
Herbert James Draper was an English classicist painter whose work often depicted mythological and allegorical subjects. He is known for his skillful rendering of the human form and his dramatic compositions, contributing significantly to the late Victorian art scene.
related: Frederic Leighton, John William Waterhouse
13 artworks
Saint Dorothea's Day
1899
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In the Studio
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La Nymphe Des Eaux
1908
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A Young Girl by a Pool
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Halcyone
1915
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By Summer Seas
1912
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L'île De Calypso
1897
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Pot Pourri
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Day and the Dawnstar
1906
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Sea Melodies
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The Lament for Icarus
1898
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The Gates of Dawn
1900
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Bather
1896
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