Cymon and Iphigenia
- Artist
- Frederic Leighton
- Date
- 1884 ; United Kingdom
- Style
- Academicism
- Genre
- Mythological painting
- Location
- Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW)
Cymon and Iphigenia is a striking mythological painting by Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton, created as an oil on canvas. Exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in 1884, the work exemplifies academicism through its classical themes, refined composition, and attention to detail. The painting depicts the poignant story of Cymon and Iphigenia, capturing their emotional connection with both elegance and dramatic intensity. In 1976, the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney acquired this masterpiece at a Christie's auction in London.
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