The Magic Circle | John William Waterhouse | 1886

John William Waterhouse’s The Magic Circle (1886) centres on the deliberate gesture of a woman tracing a boundary beside a steaming cauldron. Dark birds, scattered objects and the glow of fire draw attention to the ritual’s material details, while the distant landscape opens a quieter space beyond the immediate action. The figure’s concentration gives the scene a remarkable stillness despite its signs of heat and movement. Carefully balanced colour and narrative detail create an image of purposeful activity whose precise meaning remains tantalisingly withheld.

Print:

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing.

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• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
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• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

12 x 18 Inches = 30.5 cm x 45.7 cm

16 x 24 Inches = 40.6 cm x 61.0 cm