Victor Florence PolletFrench, 1811–1882Endymion and Selene
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Where is “Endymion and Selene” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.
Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
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About the work
In Greek myth, Selene was the goddess of the moon who fell in love with the mortal Endymion. According to some versions of the tale, Selene cast a spell over her lover to make him sleep forever. Endymion could thus retain his youth and good looks eternally.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Details
- Accession number
- 748-1902
What it shows
In the catalog
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- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
