Figure Studies
Lamia
John William Waterhouse
An evocative Pre-Raphaelite scene depicting a romantic and mystical encounter in a dark woodland setting.
The Temptation of Sir Percival
Arthur Hacker
1894 · Canvas
A compelling Arthurian scene by Arthur Hacker, depicting the spiritual struggle of Sir Percival amidst a lush, autumnal forest.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm wood and umber notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1894, this masterful work by Arthur Hacker captures a moment of intense narrative tension from Arthurian legend. Sir Percival, clad in meticulously detailed plate armor, gazes introspectively at the Grail cup as he resists the earthly allure of the flower-crowned woman beside him, all set against a rich, atmospheric backdrop of fallen leaves and distant hills.
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