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Edsel CramerClassical Myth Painting After Peter Paul Ruben's 'The Last Judgement of Paris'Mid 20th Century
Mid 20th Century
$3,500
£2,664.27
€3,071.24
CA$4,984.43
A$5,436.38
CHF 2,858.23
MX$65,762.30
NOK 35,667.11
SEK 33,702.03
DKK 22,929.10
About the Item
Classical mythological painting by Houston artist Edsel Cramer. Known for his classically inspired portraits of prominent Houstonians, this work featuring the myth of the Judgement of Paris, is a unique piece in his body of work.
The Judgement of Paris is a story from Greek mythology, which was one of the events that led up to the Trojan War, and in later versions to the foundation of Rome.
Eris, the goddess of discord, was not invited to the wedding of Peleus and Thetis. In revenge, she brought a golden apple, inscribed, "To the fairest one", which she threw into the wedding. Three guests, Hera, Athena and Aphrodite, after some disputation, agreed to have Paris of Troy choose the fairest one. Paris chose Aphrodite, she having bribed him with the most beautiful mortal woman in the world, Helen of Sparta, wife of Menelaus. Consequently, Paris carried Helen off to Troy, and the Greeks invaded Troy for Helen's return.
Signed in the front lower right corner and hung in an ornate gold frame.
Dimensions Without Frame: H 32.5 in. x W 41 in.
Artist Biography: Born on May 6, 1924 at the old Jeff Davis Hospital in Houston, Cramer was known for his classically inspired portraits and landscapes. He painted many prominent Houstonians during his career, ranging from Adelaide de Menil (daughter of John and Dominique), to George W. Bush when the future president was a boy, to Rice University president Malcolm Gillis. His 1973 portrait of Barbara Jordan is in the collection at the Texas Capitol.
Educated at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Art Students’ League in New York City, Cramer struggled with mid-century expectations of him as an African-American artist. In a 2006 interview he said "What [the instructors] wanted me to do was some primitive African stuff because I’m black. And my painting was more classical than everybody else." Cramer passed away on August 31, 2010 at the age of 86.
- Creator:Edsel Cramer (1924 - 2010, American)
- Creation Year:Mid 20th Century
- Dimensions:Height: 34.25 in (87 cm)Width: 49 in (124.46 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Houston, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: A2025.0813.67411stDibs: LU551316791392
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