Bjorn Wiinblad (1918-2006) Danish. JUNO. 20th century. Print . 26-1/2 x 20 inches (67.3 x 50.8 cm). ...

Description

Bjorn Wiinblad (1918-2006) Danish

JUNO
20th century
Print
26-1/2 x 20 inches (67.3 x 50.8 cm)

Bjorn Wiinblad included elements of Oriental art into many of his works, often applying the elements to classical figures as in Juno. In Roman mythology, she was the principal goddess of the Pantheon, wife of Jupiter and the central female figure worshiped by the people. Thus, she was heralded as the goddess of all things female including childbirth. Here Wiinblad has given her a crown and depicts her with a flower, making rich use of gold and burnt orange in this appealing profile.

Provenance:
Acquired from the artist in 1973.



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