Flaming June Canvas Print

This is a reproduction of Frederick, Lord Leighton's Masterpiece, "Flaming June"of 1885. This is regarded as the Magnus Opus, Great Work, of Leighton who was noted for his Classic themes. This is directly in the tradition of the Ancient Greeks who often depicted Venus asleep. The oleander branch in the painting represents the fragile edge between Sleep and Death. During the 1960's the painting failed to meet a $ 140 reserve but has soon regained its place as a masterpiece. Paul Weller and Luis Miguel both honored the painting in songs and it decorated a record album in 1989. The original is 47 inches high and 47 inches wide. The original is owned by the Ponce Museum of Art in Puerto Rico.

If you are interested in commissioning an oil painting on canvas of this art print, please send me an email attroy@trycap.com.

Troy Caperton was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1949. Raised in South Louisiana from 1953, he graduated from Baylor University in 1976 and pursued a Masters in History at the University of Louisiana until 1988 when he moved to Austin, Texas. For over ten years Caperton has been selling his original art and reproductions of original work and the masters through various portals on the Internet. One of his works won a Juror’s Prize at Austin’s Art Erotica in 2010. He has always been employed in helping positions and continues to produce works for the enjoyment of the public.