The Favourites of the Emperor Honorius

The Favourites of the Emperor Honorius is a painting by John William Waterhouse completed in 1883.[1] The painting depicts Honorius feeding birds which are on the rug in front of him; the dark colors of the rug and his clothes define a space. Separated from him and the birds are the councillors seeking his attention, and who along with the attendant are dressed in paler shades.[2]

The Favourites of the Emperor Honorius
ArtistJohn William Waterhouse
Year1883
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions117 cm × 202 cm (46 in × 80 in)
LocationArt Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide
Study for The Favourites of the Emperor Honorius

The Favourites of the Emperor Honorius is part of the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia, which also owns Waterhouse's Circe Invidiosa.[3]

References
  1. "johnwilliamwaterhouse.com: The Favourites of the Emperor Honorius". Archived from the original on 26 November 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  2. Hobson, Anthony. 1989. J. W. Waterhouse. Oxford: Phaidon Christie's. pages 25, 28-29. ISBN 0-7148-8066-3
  3. Art Gallery of South Australia: Collection
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