{"product_id":"klytie-george-frederic-watts","title":"Klytie - George Frederic Watts","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis oil on canvas painting by George Frederic Watts depicts the mythological figure Klytie, a nymph who was transformed into a sunflower. The artwork captures the intense emotion and longing associated with Klytie's unrequited love for Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGeorge Frederic Watts, a prominent British painter and sculptor associated with the Symbolist movement, created 'Klytie'. In Greek mythology, Klytie was a nymph who loved the sun god Apollo. When Apollo abandoned her, she was transformed into a sunflower, forever facing the sun in unrequited longing. Watts often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition through mythological and allegorical subjects. His style is characterised by its use of colour, dramatic lighting, and a sense of emotional intensity. \n\nIn this painting, Klytie is depicted with her head thrown back, her face upturned as if gazing at the sun. Her skin is pale, and her hair is a mass of golden curls. The background is dark and indistinct, creating a sense of mystery and drama. The overall effect is one of intense emotion and longing, capturing the tragic story of Klytie's unrequited love.\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\/elizabeth-coffin-amory-1741-1822-gilbert-stuart\" 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;\"\u003eElizabeth Coffin Amory (1741-1822) - Gilbert Stuart — Gilbert Stuart\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mrs-george-baldwin-jane-maltass-1763-1839-sir-joshua-reynolds-1\" 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;\"\u003eMrs. George Baldwin (Jane Maltass, 1763–1839) - Sir Joshua Reynolds — Joshua Reynolds\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"George Frederic Watts","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57728042762575,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57728045285711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57728045318479,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Klytie_Poster_CompositorV1_1779151445008.jpg?v=1779152570","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/klytie-george-frederic-watts","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}