Winged Fortune by William Morris Hunt. An allegorical depiction of a winged female figure with a soft, ethereal glow against a teal and coral sky.

Winged Fortune

William Morris Hunt

1878 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A graceful allegorical painting featuring a winged female figure enveloped in warm, luminous light.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with rich warm-brown color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Study
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Rich brown, Soft sage, Soft gray

About the piece

This 1878 oil painting by American artist William Morris Hunt features a gracefully rendered allegorical figure of Fortune, poised with wings outspread. The piece is characterized by its soft, luminous atmosphere and a sophisticated palette of teal and coral, reflecting the artist's masterful use of light to create a sense of movement and ethereal depth.

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