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Burne-JonesPosted onJanuary 30, 2017January 30, 2017

Circe the Enchantress

The works of John William Waterhouse often blend feminine beauty and mystery.  Above is Circe Invidiosa, his depiction of the goddess Circe. With a sumptuous  blend…

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Burne-JonesPosted onApril 30, 2014January 5, 2015

‘Astrologia’ and other examples of crystal balls

According to Georgiana Burne-Jones’ memorials of her husband, the model for Astrologia was Miss Augusta Jones.  I love the reflection seen on the crystal ball;…

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MagicPosted onOctober 30, 2013January 5, 2015

‘The Magic Circle’ and ‘The Crystal Ball’

In The Magic Circle, a lone sorceress casts her spell while surrounded by ravens in a desolate landscape. No lush greenery here, Waterhouse has placed…

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Alexa WildingPosted onSeptember 16, 2013January 5, 2015

The Impossible Mirror of Lady Lilith

I’ve mentioned my love of mirror paintings before: Circe Offering the Cup to Odysseus, Viola, Photograph of Fanny Cornforth, Seeking out mirrors, and Preparing for…

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Femme FatalePosted onAugust 5, 2013January 5, 2015

Circe Offering the Cup to Odysseus

There are many artistic representations of Circe.  Previous posts on this blog include Circe Invidiosa and The Wine of Circe.  Kirsty Stonell Walker explores Circe…

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Evelyn De MorganPosted onJanuary 24, 2011January 3, 2015

Medea

Medea by Frederick Sandys Sandys portrays Medea as a powerful beauty and I especially love the abalone shell included among the other details of the…

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Femme FatalePosted onMay 21, 2010September 8, 2016

Circe Invidiosa

Waterhouse is an adept at blending feminine beauty and mystery.  Here he depicts the goddess Circe amidst shades of greens and blues, creating a world that…

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MagicPosted onApril 6, 2008January 3, 2015

Magic in Pre-Raphaelite and Symbolist Art

Magic and witchcraft can be depicted as ugly and dark in art as in William Blake’s Hecate, but Pre-Raphaelite artists embrace its beauty and mysticism.…

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