Luna 1900

"Luna" (1900) by Evelyn De Morgan (1855-1919) depicts a woman reclining on a crescent moon, her body bound with ropes. The composition is evocative of a classical mythology, with the woman possibly representing the moon goddess Luna. The work is done in a symbolist style, with the use of rich textures and a strong sense of symbolism. The woman's posture and the ropes suggest a sense of constraint and longing, further emphasizing the theme of the moon's cycles and the ebb and flow of human emotions.