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OriginalFlaming June is a painting by Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton, produced in 1895. Painted with oil on a 47"×47" square canvas, it is widely considered to be Leighton's magnum opus, showing his classicist nature.
Reason
High quality reproduction of a notable painting, and thus high EV.
Articles in which this image appears
Flaming June (most EV), Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton, Museo de Arte de Ponce, +4 other
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Artwork/Paintings
Creator
Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton
Serene image despite bright colors. The oleander sprig is a nice touch; it also provides a little contrast. Like the way the left foot is draped. Sca (talk) 14:28, 14 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Flaming June, by Fredrick Lord Leighton (1830-1896).jpg --Adam Cuerden (talk) 17:20, 26 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]