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Ulysses and the Sirens · Waterhouse
Panoramic Blue Pre-Raphaelite Canvas Art
Canvas Print | Art # 10700201N
380g Premium Linen Canvas - 1 Panel
Incl. AU shipping, GST & insurance · MTO, 2–3 weeks
Delivers within Australia.
Ulysses and the Sirens — John William Waterhouse
A panoramic Pre-Raphaelite canvas print in blue and brown. Its deep sapphire strait and rush of dark wings carry a hallway, hotel lobby or dining room wall into open water, the oarsmen's long pull drawing the eye down the full length of the room.
Visual Presence
Across a room this canvas reads as a band of deep sapphire sea under shadowed grey cliffs, cooling a long wall the way open water does. Because the upper half sits in cliff-shadow, it brings drama rather than brightness — a wall made for lamplight, dark timber and deep-toned rooms. The dark wings circling the mast hold the space in a kind of suspended tension; wherever you stand, the eye keeps returning to the ship.
About the Art
John William Waterhouse (1849–1917), Academic, painted 1891. John William Waterhouse painted the defining image of Homer's most famous trial: Ulysses lashed to the mast while his crew, ears stopped with wax, row through the Sirens' strait. Breaking with the Victorian habit of showing Sirens as beautiful mermaids, Waterhouse went back to an ancient Greek vase in the British Museum and gave them the winged, clawed bodies of birds of prey — a choice that startled his first audiences. The National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne bought the canvas the year it was shown, and it remains one of the collection's best-loved works. We chose it as the rare masterpiece that is pure story at wall scale.
Size & Finish
Printed to order in 4 sizes from 160×80 cm up to 300×140 cm, as a rolled giclée print, stretched canvas, or in a black, white or natural oak gallery-style floating frame. 320g professional and 380g linen canvas. Size and colour are fully customisable on request. Rolled prints ship free worldwide, fully insured.
John William Waterhouse
Type: Canvas Print
Title: Waterhouse | Panoramic Blue Pre-Raphaelite Canvas Art | Ulysses and the Sirens |
Published on this website: 2026
Art # 10700201N
Each print is custom stretched and framed at our Melbourne facility. Every piece is cut and assembled by hand, to ensure the highest quality finish.
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Stretched Canvas Construction
Each canvas is mounted on 4.2 cm (1.65 in) deep stretcher bars made from Australian pine. The canvas is tightly stretched and wrapped around these solid wooden frames, giving it a strong, gallery-grade structure with noticeable depth — ideal for large or statement pieces.
This thickness adds durability and a clean, modern presentation, allowing the artwork to stand out beautifully without additional framing.
Edge Style
By default, all stretched canvases use a mirrored edge for a clean, continuous look. If you prefer a black or white edge, please mention it in your checkout notes; otherwise, the mirrored edge will be applied automatically.
For sizes exceeding 200x300 cm, we will split the canvas into two seamless panels to meet courier shipping limitations. The split is crafted to ensure the image remains continuous and flawless across both panels. You can choose to display the panels with or without a gap for different visual effects.
If you select the framed option, each panel will be framed separately to ensure secure shipping and easy handling.
Examples:
- A 240x300 cm artwork will be divided into two panels of 120x300 cm each.
- A 240x400 cm artwork will be split into two panels of 240x200 cm each.
This approach maintains the visual impact and flexibility of oversized pieces while accommodating shipping needs.
Production: 3 days.
Delivery: 1–2 weeks worldwide — tracked, insured, shipping included. Framed and stretched options are available for Australia & New Zealand only — see Worldwide Delivery.
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Make installation simple by purchasing your artwork with our stainless steel installation kit. We’ll pre-install adjustable lines and rings, so all you need to do is mount the hooks on your wall.
Easily adjust the artwork height using the stainless steel lines, while the wall hooks securely fasten your piece in place—no hassle, no headaches!
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7-Day Return Policy
We stand by the quality of our products. If your order arrives damaged in transit or has a quality issue, you may request a free replacement or refund within 7 days of delivery. The affected item does need to be returned — for quality issues or transit damage we arrange pickup at our cost and handle everything. We’ll resolve it promptly to ensure your satisfaction.
Return Conditions:
• Items must be unused and in their original condition.
• Original packaging is required for return approval.
Shipping Insurance:
All shipments are fully insured, protecting your order against transit damage.
Please note: Returns for change of mind are not accepted, as each product is custom-made to order.
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