Emanating a wistful sense of tragedy, John William Waterhouse’s “Lady of Shalott” illustrates Tennyson’s 1883 poem depicts the fate of an isolated woman who becomes cursed when she falls in love with Lancelot. A Neo-Classical artist inspired by the Pre-Raphaelite style and themes, Waterhouse (1849 – 1917) usually painted doomed or powerful women. Achieving popularity in his lifetime, Waterhouse created more than 200 paintings.
Neo-Classical artist John William Waterhouse was renowned for lifelike, lavish works that were hauntingly sensual. Born in Italy and raised in England, Waterhouse (1849 – 1917) was a leading painter of historical, mythological, and literary subjects. His work had strong romantic Pre-Raphaelite influences, with a strong Victorian narrative. Waterhouse was a member of the Royal Academy, and often painted powerful or doomed women. Achieving success during his lifetime, Waterhouse created more than 200 artworks.
This versatile and affordable poster delivers sharp, clean images and a high degree of color accuracy. Your poster is printed with an offset lithography press with a coating to protect the inks.
Posted on: 3/3/2012
4.0Awsome Picture, in full Light!
- Beautiful
- Beautiful Picture
- Great Quality Paper
- Visually Appealing
- Accent Piece
- Liked the picture
- Age:
- 45 – 49
- Gender:
- Female
- Display Location:
- Living Room
By Rapunzelesque
from Tennessee
- Great Quality Paper
- Perfect Size
- Vibrant Colors
- Visually Appealing
- Vivid Detail
- Age:
- 40 – 44
- Gender:
- Female
- Display Location:
- Bedroom
Posted on: 10/8/2011
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
By Rilriia
from Lewiston, ME
- Dark and muted colors
- Hard to see
- Lackluster Colors
- Unattractive
- Age:
- 30 – 34
- Gender:
- Female
- Display Location:
- Office
Posted on: 8/11/2011
(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
- Great picture quality
- Great Quality Paper
- Perfect Size
- Visually Appealing
- Vivid Detail
- Gender:
- Female
- Display Location:
- Bedroom
Posted on: 4/24/2011
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
1.0VERY POOR QUALITY PRINT
- Lackluster Colors
- Not as Expected
- Poor Quality Paper
- Unattractive