{"product_id":"the-wheel-of-fortune-edward-burne-jones-1","title":"The Wheel of Fortune - Edward Burne-Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large-scale allegorical work by Edward Burne-Jones, depicting the goddess Fortuna and the cyclical nature of human destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wheel of Fortune is a large-scale oil painting by the British artist Edward Burne-Jones. It depicts the classical allegory of Fortuna, the goddess of luck, who stands to the left of a massive, rotating wooden wheel. Three male figures are bound to the wheel, representing the arbitrary nature of human destiny. The figures are rendered with a sculptural quality, reflecting the artist's interest in the Italian Renaissance masters, particularly Michelangelo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurne-Jones employs a muted, monochromatic palette that emphasises the physical forms of the figures and the heavy, textured drapery of the goddess. The composition is vertical and tightly packed, creating a sense of inevitability. The goddess remains impassive, her gaze directed away from the men she controls. The figures on the wheel are shown in various states of submission, their bodies twisted to fit the circular frame. This work is characteristic of the later Pre-Raphaelite style, which moved away from the bright colours of the movement's early years toward a more melancholic and symbolic aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting explores themes of power, fate, and the cyclical nature of life. By stripping away extraneous detail, Burne-Jones focuses the viewer on the tension between the static, monumental figure of Fortune and the dynamic, suffering men. The work was commissioned by Arthur Balfour and remains one of the most recognised examples of Burne-Jones's mature period. The artist's attention to anatomical detail and his careful handling of light and shadow create a sense of depth and weight, grounding the allegorical subject in a tangible reality. This print captures the subtle tonal gradations and the precise draughtsmanship of the original canvas, offering a clear view of the artist's technical approach to narrative painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-blessed-damozel-dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Blessed Damozel by Dante Gabriel Rossetti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vicious-circle-jacek-malczewski\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVicious Circle by Jacek Malczewski\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edward-burne-jones\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEdward Burne-Jones artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edward Burne-Jones","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474343133519,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474346541391,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474346574159,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474346606927,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474346639695,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474346672463,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474346705231,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474346737999,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474346770767,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474346803535,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474346836303,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474346869071,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Wheel-of-Fortune_Poster_CompositorV1_1794395240365.jpg?v=1794439985","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-wheel-of-fortune-edward-burne-jones-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}