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Ganymede Feeding the Eagle, Richard Evans, ca. 1822
Richard Evans1784–1871

Ganymede Feeding the Eagle

ca. 1822 · Oil painting · 58.4 × 42.1 cm

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Where is “Ganymede Feeding the Eagle” now? Victoria and Albert Museum, Paintings, Room 82, The Edwin and Susan Davies Galleries, London. Yes, on view now. Checked September 25, 2026.

Victoria and Albert Museum

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About the painting

According to Greek mythology, the god Zeus fell in love with the beautiful youth Ganymede. Taking the form of an eagle, Zeus carried him to Mount Olympus, where he became a cup-bearer to the gods. The artist lived for many years in Rome and tried to imitate ancient wall paintings. He made this sketch in preparation for an experimental fresco.

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Accession number
36-1870

What it shows

BoysEaglesCupGanymede

In the catalog

PaintingsOilBritish paintingNeoclassicismRomanticism19th centuryBritish SchoolRoman styleItaly

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