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Circe background information

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The gods have guided me here; so I'll ask if any knows the motivation behind the Waterhouse-Circe paintings.  Some might attribute this subject (Circe) to his fascination with Greco-Roman antiquity, but I suspect more arcane 'elements' coming into play.  I acknowledge the potential sensitivity of this inquiry.  If necessary, please contact me via email. - Luther G. Brossa



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Here is what Peter Trippi has to share about Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses, 1891. This is an Explore the exhibition video from the Royal Academy of Arts. There are eight other videos that discuss works from the recent exhibition that ended there on September 13th.

Best wishes.
Just wanted to thank you for your invaluable help!  I was mesmerized by Trippi's cogent presentation.  It explained much.  I was hoping for something a little deeper, perhaps in the way of the inner circle, but the explanation was none-the-less illuminating (ahhh...couldn't resist a pun).  Again, thank you very much.  You're wonderful...


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