Oedipus Cursing His Son Polynices (1786) is an artwork by Henry Fuseli. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Oedipus Cursing His Son Polynices (1786)
- Artist
- Henry Fuseli (Swiss, 1741-1825)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
These names belong to the stories of Oedipus and his family in Thebes. Greek tragedy explores mistaken identity, the consequences of family history, and Antigone’s conflict over the burial of her brother.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Oedipus Cursing His Son Polynices (1786)
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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