Land of the Lotus Eaters
Dublin Core
Title
Land of the Lotus Eaters
Description
This very ambitious narrative landscape draws on classical literature, showing Duncanson's creative confidence within European artistic traditions. Its inclusion highlights how Black artists participated in and expanded the intellectual and cultural frameworks of the era.
Creator
Robert S. Duncanson
Source
Duncanson, Robert S. Land of the Lotus Eaters. 1861. Oil on canvas. Swedish Royal Collection, Stockholm. Digital image via Wikimedia Commons.
Publisher
Swedish Royal Collection
Date
1861
Rights
Public domain. Digital image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Swedish Royal Collection.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Oil on canvas
Physical Dimensions
5-3/4 x 88-1/2 in. (134 x 225 cm)
Files
Citation
Robert S. Duncanson, “Land of the Lotus Eaters,” Black Canadian History Exhibit, accessed December 5, 2025, http://omeka.uottawa.ca/mathieu-black-canadian-history-exhibit/items/show/323.