Maxfield Parrish Enchantment Original Lithograph C.1920s Framed Print 16x24

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Depicting a Draped Luminous Woman in a Flower Garden, the image is reminiscent of a Guinevere arechetype, all in that … Read more Depicting a Draped Luminous Woman in a Flower Garden, the image is reminiscent of a Guinevere arechetype, all in that luminous cobalt blue background that Parrish was so well known for. In original art gallery blue and gold frame but has a new backing. Measures 16 x 24" framed. Print is in very good antique condition with bright vivid colors and light age related wear at edges where a few spots of lack of pigmentation are. Enchantment Cinderella is a very desirable image from Maxfield Parrish's body of work.

The artwork is characteristic of Parrish's distinctive style, which is known for its luminous colors and idealized, dreamlike imagery.
Glazing Technique: Parrish achieved the work's glowing quality and saturated hues (including the famous "Parrish blue") by applying numerous alternating layers of translucent paint and varnish over a blue and white monochrome underpainting.
Subject Matter: The piece features a solitary figure, presumably Cinderella, draped in white clothing against a deep cobalt sky, evoking a sense of fantasy and suspended motion.
Movement: Parrish was part of the American Imagists movement, influenced by European styles like Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts Movement.


Enchantment" is a famous oil painting by the American artist Maxfield Parrish, originally titled "Cinderella" when created around 1914. The title was later changed to Enchantment when it was used for a General Electric Mazda Lamp calendar in 1926.

Artist: Maxfield Parrish (American, 1870-1966).
Date: 1914 (some sources suggest 1913/1909).
Original Use: It was originally painted as an illustration for Hearst's Magazine, but was instead used as a cover for Harper's Bazaar in March 1914. See less