Artwork
Jason and Medea
Jason and Medea is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Richard Dadd. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Jason and Medea is a 1855 watercolour by Richard Dadd, featuring three figures in a rocky outdoor setting.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a man and woman, likely Jason and Medea from ancient Greek mythology, accompanied by a child, with the figures dressed in attire that blends ancient and Victorian elements.
Technique & Style
The watercolour is characterized by loose, sketchy lines and soft colours, creating a dreamy atmosphere. The artist's focus on suggestive rather than detailed rendering contributes to the work's ethereal quality.
History & Provenance
The painting is a product of Richard Dadd's work in the mid-19th century, a period marked by his significant artistic output.
Artist & collection
Artist
Richard Dadd (1 August 1817 – 7 January 1886) was an English painter of the Victorian era, noted for his depictions of fairies and other supernatural subjects, Orientalist scenes, and enigmatic genre scenes, rendered with obsessively…
