The Wheel Of Fortune
To scale 31 x 19 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during the height of Burne-Jones's mature period, this work exemplifies his role as a leading figure in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's later phase, moving beyond their early medieval romanticism toward a more sophisticated engagement with classical and Renaissance sources. The composition draws inspiration from medieval manuscript illuminations depicting Fortune's wheel, yet transforms this traditional motif through Burne-Jones's distinctive visual language that synthesized influences from Botticelli, Mantegna, and contemporary Aesthetic Movement ideals. Created as part of a series exploring themes of destiny and human powerlessness, the painting reflects the artist's philosophical preoccupations during the 1880s, when he was establishing his reputation as Britain's foremost painter of mythological and allegorical subjects, influencing a generation of Symbolist artists across Europe.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 19 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1630321
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every painting ships with a double-nail courtesy hook rated for every size, Estate included.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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