Clytie

Evelyn De Morgan's 'Clytie' is a captivating example of her mythological painting that embodies her interest in allegorical and spiritual themes. Depicting the myth of Clytie, the nymph who adored Apollo, the painting emphasizes the female form through a symbolist lens, reflecting her engagement with Pre-Raphaelite and Aestheticism styles. The work echoes the expressive, emotional qualities of Romanticism, infusing the scene with symbolic metaphors that explore themes of longing and devotion. De Morgan's art also subtly conveys her solidarité with feminist ideas and her later pacifist convictions.