Circe 1921

rupertbunny

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abstract painting

canvas painting

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handmade artwork painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

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watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Circe" is a 1921 painting by Australian artist Rupert Bunny. It depicts a scene from Homer's epic poem *The Odyssey*, in which the Greek hero Odysseus encounters the sorceress Circe. Circe offers Odysseus a goblet of wine, the drink of which can transform mortals into animals. Bunny's painting uses a bold color palette to illustrate this captivating moment. The lush tropical setting of the artwork hints at the island home of Circe and the magical powers she possesses.