Honour’s Prize 1905

Edward Burne-Jones created this painting called Honour’s Prize, but we don't know exactly when or with what materials. I love the way he's using these soft, almost hazy colors, like a dream you can barely grasp. It’s all about suggestion, letting the image emerge rather than dictating it. The surface is fascinating; the way the colors blend, creating this otherworldly texture. It's like looking through a fogged mirror. Focus on the angel's robes. See how the white isn't just white, but a mix of pale grays and creams? It gives the figure depth, makes it feel like it's glowing from within. The strokes are soft, almost caressing the surface, which adds to this sense of ethereal beauty. Burne-Jones was part of the Pre-Raphaelites, who were really into medieval themes and romantic ideas. His work reminds me a bit of Gustav Klimt, but with a more restrained palette. It's all part of this ongoing conversation artists have across time, echoing and reimagining each other's ideas.