A drawing for a series of four paintings based on an episode from William Morris' cycle of epic poems, 'The Earthly Paradise'. The first series is currently in the collection of Lord Lloyd-Webber, the second is in Birmingham's collection.This design differs from the final version, where instead of standing framed in the archway after stepping down from her niche, Galatea is here depicted standing half-draped in the bed alcove. Pygmalion's arm is extended behind him, whereas in the final version it is in front.