The Lament for Icarus
Herbert James Draper · 1898
Why it's great
The boy Icarus, who flew too close to the sun, lies on the shore as sea nymphs mourn. In the Greek myth, his wax wings melted. Draper painted the beautiful, glowing scene in 1898. It's one of the most beloved paintings of Greek myth.
Where to see it
📍 Tate BritainLondon, United Kingdom
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Herbert James Draper was born in London and studied at the Royal Academy. He painted scenes from Greek and Roman myth with glowing color and graceful figures. His 'The Lament for Icarus' is his best-known work. He died in London in 1920.
