The Sorceress
John William Waterhouse · 1911
Why it's great
A woman in a blue-green dress stands in a rich room, mixing a potion in a pot with a black cat and a bubbling cauldron. Waterhouse painted her intent look. It's a picture of magic at work. It's among his finest.
Where to see it
🔒 Private collectionOwned by a person or family, so it isn't usually on public display.
Hang it on your wall
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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John William Waterhouse was born in Rome to English parents and later lived in London. He painted women from myths and legends — such as the Lady of Shalott and sirens — in lush, colorful detail. He admired the Pre-Raphaelites, who came before him. He died in London in 1917.
