Circe Invidiosa
John William Waterhouse, 1892Fine art reproduction on 200gsm matte paper. A5 to A1, plus 12x16, 18x24 and 24x36 inches.Circe pours poison into the sea. Her rival Scylla is about to become a monster.
John William Waterhouse painted Circe Invidiosa, Jealous Circe, in 1892. The sorceress stands on a rock and pours a green poison into the water where Scylla bathes. In Ovid's Metamorphoses, the poison turns Scylla into the sea monster later feared by Odysseus.
Waterhouse painted Circe more than once, drawn to her power and her danger. This version was bought from the artist in 1892 and hangs in the Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide.
The look
Swirling emerald greens, deep blue and Circe's flowing robes. Hypnotic, vivid and full of menace. Greek mythology wall art suited to a dark academia bedroom, study or living room.
Sizes
| Size | Centimetres | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| A5 | 14.8 x 21 cm | 5.8 x 8.3 in |
| A4 | 21 x 29.7 cm | 8.3 x 11.7 in |
| A3 | 29.7 x 42 cm | 11.7 x 16.5 in |
| A2 | 42 x 59.4 cm | 16.5 x 23.4 in |
| A1 | 59.4 x 84.1 cm | 23.4 x 33.1 in |
| 12 x 16 in | 30.5 x 40.6 cm | 12 x 16 in |
| 18 x 24 in | 45.7 x 61 cm | 18 x 24 in |
| 24 x 36 in | 61 x 91.4 cm | 24 x 36 in |
Custom sizes on request. Inch sizes have a slightly different shape from A sizes, so the edges trim a little. Size guide
Frames and delivery
Choose a black, white or oak frame, or order the print unframed. It is printed locally in the UK, Europe, the US, Canada or Australia, at the location closest to you. Free tracked shipping, no customs fees. Printing and delivery
Gifting
A striking gift for a birthday or a new home. Greek myth in its most vivid colour.
More like this
More Waterhouse in our collections: Jason and Medea in Greek Mythology Wall Art, and The Magic Circle, The Crystal Ball, Lamia and The Lady of Shalott in Pre Raphaelite Art. Circe Invidiosa pairs well with Jason and Medea on a gallery wall.
