Circe

alicepikebarney

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painterly

mythology

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

watercolor

Alice Pike Barney's "Circe" is a striking portrayal of the sorceress from Greek mythology. The work depicts Circe, a beautiful woman with flowing red hair, holding the head of a pig, alluding to her magical powers and her ability to transform men into animals. The work is likely a pastel drawing and exemplifies Barney's interest in the mythological and the feminine mystique.