Danae or The Tower of Brass by Edward Burne-Jones

Danae or The Tower of Brass 1888

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow, UK

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"Danae or The Tower of Brass" is a Pre-Raphaelite painting by Edward Burne-Jones, created in 1888. The painting depicts the mythological figure Danae, a princess imprisoned in a tower by her father, King Acrisius, who feared a prophecy that she would bear a son who would kill him. The artwork is known for its elegant figures, intricate details, and use of muted colors, characteristic of Burne-Jones's style. The painting is currently located in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, UK.

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