The Sorceress | Hugues Merle | 1883

The painting titled "The Sorceress" by Hugues Merle, created around 1883, depicts a woman dressed in a richly detailed costume suggestive of an exotic sorceress or a figure from a mystical narrative. She holds a staff topped with a crescent moon in her left hand and a wand in her right. Her attire is elaborate, with gold patterns on a white fabric, and she wears various pieces of jewelry. Behind her, there is a large candle and a skull on a table, enhancing the occult theme. A pentagram and other arcane symbols are faintly visible in the background, which suggests she is in the midst of a magical ritual. The attention to detail in the fabric and accessories underscores the painter's skill in rendering textures and materials, and the subject's direct gaze creates a connection with the viewer, inviting them into this mysterious scene.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging