Facts About The Favourites of the Emperor Honorius
"The Favourites of the Emperor Honorius" is a captivating painting by John William Waterhouse, completed in 1883. In this artwork, Emperor Honorius is depicted feeding birds while standing on a dark rug. This rug, along with his attire, creates a striking contrast and delineates his space within the scene. Surrounding him, councillors dressed in lighter hues eagerly vie for his attention. This masterpiece is housed in the Art Gallery of South Australia, which also features another of Waterhouse's notable works, "Circe Invidiosa."