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Artist John William Waterhouse

Immerse yourself in the mystical world of John William Waterhouse – the master of poetic romance and mythical narratives! His paintings combine graceful figures, vibrant colors, and profound symbolism, inspired by literature, mythology, and the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Discover his captivating works as high-quality art prints, stylish framed canvas pictures, or artfully hand-painted paintings in freely selectable sizes!

Biography of John William Waterhouse

John William Waterhouse was born on April 6, 1849, in Rome. He was a prominent English painter, renowned for his mythological themes featuring female figures in the Pre-Raphaelite style. Art accompanied Waterhouse throughout his childhood, as his parents were painters. The family of English descent returned from Italy to London in 1850. They then lived in South Kensington, near the Victoria and Albert Museum. Waterhouse spent a lot of time in these museums, where he also created many sketches. The young Waterhouse often assisted his father in the studio, thereby developing his artistic skills.

In 1870, the painter was admitted to the Royal Academy in London. He began his studies with sculpture but switched to painting in 1874. His early work was characterized by academic realism and classical themes. However, significant influences also came from Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema and Frederic Leighton: vibrant colors, beautiful women, stories full of love, betrayal, and tragedy. Waterhouse was inspired by tragic female figures, powerful femmes fatales, and mythological themes. He painted Ophelia, a character in William Shakespeare's drama Hamlet, The Lady of Shalott, the main character in Tennyson's poem, Circe Invidiosa, Cleopatra, La Belle Dame sans Merci, and various versions of Lamia multiple times.

In 1874, Waterhouse submitted his first painting "Sleep and His Half-Brother Death" to the Royal Academy. From then on, his works were exhibited there every year until his death. The work "After the Dance," exhibited in 1876, won first place. From that point on, the Englishman's paintings became increasingly large-scale. From the mid-1880s, Waterhouse worked with the Grosvenor Gallery and the New Gallery and exhibited in major cities such as Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester. In the 1870s and 80s, the artist undertook several trips to Europe, where he gathered much inspiration, and his popularity steadily grew.

In 1883, the artist married Esther Kenworthy, who also had artistic talent and provided great support for his career. In 1885, Waterhouse was elected an associate member of the Royal Academy and honored as a full member in 1895. In 1901, Waterhouse moved to St. John's Wood, where he also taught at the St. John's Wood Art School. There, Waterhouse joined the St. John's Wood Arts Club, a social organization that included Alma-Tadema and George Clausen.

In the last ten years of his life, Waterhouse suffered from a general feeling of weakness, which did not prevent him from painting. He painted a series of mythological paintings that told the legend of Persephone, Isolde, Miranda, and Tristam. One of his last paintings was "The Enchanted Garden," which remained unfinished on the easel. The artist died of cancer on February 10, 1917.

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The Soul of the Rose from John William Waterhouse

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Hylas and the Nymphs from John William Waterhouse

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The Lady of Shalott from John William Waterhouse

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Miranda in the storm from John William Waterhouse

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Circe Invidiosa from John William Waterhouse

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Ophelia. from John William Waterhouse

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Circe from John William Waterhouse

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J.W.Waterhouse, Echo and Narcissus, 1903

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Lady Of Shalott from John William Waterhouse

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La Belle Dame Sans Merci (from a poem by Keats)

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The Siren from John William Waterhouse

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Lamia from John William Waterhouse

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The Naiad from John William Waterhouse

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Gather Ye Rosebuds from John William Waterhouse

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Ophelia, 1910 from John William Waterhouse

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“Vanity” (Vanitas) from John William Waterhouse

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Jason and Medea from John William Waterhouse

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A Study for a Naiad from John William Waterhouse

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Italian Girl from John William Waterhouse

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The Unwelcome Companion (A Street Scene in Cairo)

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A Study For ''La Belle Dame Sans Merci''

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Tennyson, Mariana / painting, Waterhouse

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Circe (The Sorceress) from John William Waterhouse

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Head of a Girl from John William Waterhouse

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Study of Flowers and Foliage, for 'The Enchanted Garden'

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Juliet from John William Waterhouse

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Listen to my Sweet Pipings from John William Waterhouse

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Tennyson, The Lady of Shalott/Waterhouse

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The Necklace from John William Waterhouse

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A Study for 'Echo and Narcissus' (pencil on paper)

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