{"product_id":"homer-invoking-his-muse-iliad-john-flaxman","title":"Homer Invoking His Muse (Iliad) - John Flaxman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Neoclassical line engraving by John Flaxman, depicting the poet Homer receiving inspiration from a Muse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJohn Flaxman, a central figure in British Neoclassicism, produced this series of illustrations for the Iliad while residing in Rome. His approach to the Homeric epics is defined by a strict adherence to linear purity, rejecting the painterly traditions of the eighteenth century in favour of a style inspired by Greek vase painting. This specific composition depicts the poet Homer seated, gesturing towards a Muse who descends to provide inspiration. \n\nThe visual language is intentionally sparse. Flaxman employs a consistent, thin line to define form, eschewing shading and tonal modelling. This technique creates a sense of clarity and stillness, aligning with the aesthetic values of the period. The figures are arranged in a shallow, frieze-like space, reflecting the artist's interest in classical relief sculpture. The surrounding border, decorated with geometric motifs, further frames the scene as a classical artefact. \n\nFlaxman's illustrations for Homer were widely circulated through engravings, influencing artists across Europe. By stripping away the superfluous, he aimed to capture the essence of the narrative through gesture and silhouette alone. The composition is balanced and restrained, focusing the viewer's attention on the interaction between the poet and his divine source. This print is a reproduction of the original engraving, maintaining the precise, clean lines that characterise Flaxman's graphic work. It offers a direct connection to the Neoclassical movement's desire to return to the perceived simplicity and nobility of the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thalia-muse-of-comedy-alexander-liernur\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThalia, Muse of Comedy - Alexander Liernur — Alexander Liernur\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-marriage-of-saint-catherine-johann-heinrich-ludwig-petersen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Marriage of Saint Catherine - Johann Heinrich Ludwig Petersen — Johann Heinrich Ludwig Petersen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Flaxman Jr.","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921182662991,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921184268623,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921184301391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921184334159,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921184366927,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Homer-Invoking-His-Muse-Iliad-_Poster_CompositorV1_1781486584470.jpg?v=1781490049","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/homer-invoking-his-muse-iliad-john-flaxman","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}