The artwork, titled “Idyll,” was created by the artist Frederic Leighton around 1880 to 1881 in the United Kingdom. This piece is an oil painting on canvas and belongs to the Academicism art movement. It measures 104.1 x 212.1 cm and falls under the allegorical painting genre. Currently, it is housed in a private collection.
“Idyll” depicts a serene and romantic scene set against a vast, sunlit landscape. In the foreground, a muscular man sits with his back turned, playing a wooden flute. Dressed minimally, he sits on a crimson cloth, creating a contrast with his tanned skin. To his right, two women recline on soft, luxurious fabrics. The woman closest to him rests languidly, her posture relaxed as she sleeps or drifts into slumber, draped in a white, flowing garment. The other woman, slightly elevated and more alert, gazes contemplatively over the horizon, her attire in soft pink hues complementing the serene ambiance. Overhead, leafy branches extend, framing the tranquil, expansive waters and landscape bathed in golden light. The painting exudes a peaceful harmony, exemplifying the beauty and dreamlike quality typical of academic allegorical works.
