The Wheel of Fortune (1883) — Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones
The Wheel of Fortune (1883) is an artwork by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones. 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
- The Wheel of Fortune (1883)
- Artist
- Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (English, 1833 – 1898)
- Subject collection
- Allegory & symbolism
The mythology behind the named subject
Fortune and fate are represented through personifications in classical and later art. The Greek Moirai govern the thread of life, while Fortune represents the changes of worldly circumstances.
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 The Wheel of Fortune (1883)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
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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