False Mercury 1905

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egg art

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

coloured pencil

animal drawing portrait

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"False Mercury" is a 1905 work by the renowned Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones. The circular composition features a winged figure, possibly Mercury, flying above a boat with a sleeping man and holding two spheres. The celestial background evokes the mythical realm of the gods and reinforces the symbolic nature of the piece. While its specific meaning remains open to interpretation, the work showcases Burne-Jones' distinctive style, characterized by elongated figures and vibrant colors.