Circe Offering the Cup to Odysseus (1891)
John William Waterhouse1891 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1917)
Specifications
- Year
- 1891
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1849–1917
About the artwork
Dated 1891, "Circe Offering the Cup to Odysseus" is an artwork by John William Waterhouse. It is listed in the Mythology collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Mythology, a short history: Mythological painting draws on stories from Greek and Roman myth, and on other traditions such as Norse, Celtic, and Hindu narrative. Artists from the Renaissance to the Symbolists returned to myth to explore love, power, fate, and transformation. Context for 1891: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do.
"Circe Offering the Cup to Odysseus" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Mythological scenes add narrative depth and historical atmosphere, which helps them work as a central accent in classic as well as eclectic spaces. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
English, 1849–1917
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