What you are looking at
A woman sleeps curled on a marble bench in a glowing translucent orange dress, with the sea shining behind her.
Why it is famous
It was painted in 1895. In the mid twentieth century Victorian art was out of fashion and the picture could not find a buyer; the Museo de Arte de Ponce in Puerto Rico acquired it in the 1960s.
How big is Flaming June?
Flaming June measures 119.1 × 119.1 cm (46.9 × 46.9 in), without its frame. Its surface is about 3 times the area of the Mona Lisa.
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Where to see it
It is at the Museo de Arte de Ponce in Puerto Rico, and it occasionally travels on loan.
Museums move and lend paintings. Check the museum's website before you travel to see one work.
Frequently asked questions
Who painted Flaming June?
Frederic Leighton painted Flaming June in 1895.
Where is Flaming June?
Flaming June is in the Museo de Arte de Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico.
How big is Flaming June?
119.1 × 119.1 cm (46.9 × 46.9 in). Its surface is about 3 times the area of the Mona Lisa.
What is Flaming June made with?
Oil on canvas.
Sources: Wikidata Q846213; Wikipedia, "Flaming June". Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.