Flamming June | Frederic Leighton | 1895 Alfred Kubin with towering walls crumbling amidst

with towering walls crumbling amidst the chaos of battle

and profound spiritual symbolism

is a monumental fresco that depicts a chaotic and dramatic scene from ancient mythology

typical of his work

thatched-roof house nestled among lush greenery

Flamming June | Frederic Leighton | 1895 Alfred Kubin with towering walls crumbling amidstAbout the artwork: Flaming June (1895) by Frederic Leighton is a luminous portrayal of a young woman asleep on a marble bench, her translucent orange gown glowing in the Mediterranean light. Painted near the end of Leightons life, it epitomizes Victorian aestheticism, focusing on beauty, form, and color over narrative. Though serene at first glance, the presence of a toxic oleander flower beside her head hints at danger and mortality, adding emotional