Tam O’Shanter Pursued by the Witches (1849) — Eugène Delacroix
Tam O’Shanter Pursued by the Witches (1849) is an artwork by Eugène Delacroix. 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
- Tam O’Shanter Pursued by the Witches (1849)
- Artist
- Eugène Delacroix (French, 1798-1863)
- Subject collection
- Legend & folklore
The mythology behind the named subject
This title points to witchcraft, magic, or enchantment. These themes occur across folklore and literature, so the title alone does not establish one specific myth or identify the figures in the scene.
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 Tam O’Shanter Pursued by the Witches (1849)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
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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