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'''John William Waterhouse''' ([[Rome]] 1849 - [[London]] 1917) was an [[English]] [[painter]] during the [[Pre-Raphaelites]] era.  Most famous for his paintings characters from myth and legend and his paintings of female characters. Waterhouse learned his trade from his father, who was also a painter.  

 

'''John William Waterhouse''' ([[Rome]] 1849 - [[London]] 1917) was an [[English]] [[painter]] during the [[Pre-Raphaelites]] era.  Most famous for his paintings characters from myth and legend and his paintings of female characters (tragic or powerful femmes fatales). Waterhouse learned his trade from his father, who was also a painter.  

''In 1870 Waterhouse joins The Royal Academy Schools of London. Only two years later, in 1872, he exhibits his works at the Society of British Artists and in 1874 at The Royal Academy. After a period inspired by the classic subject matter (like [[Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema|Alma Tadema]]), from 1880, he initiates a creative stage based on purely literary topics. ''[http://www.jwwaterhouse.net/ang/web.php]

''In 1870 Waterhouse joins The Royal Academy Schools of London. Only two years later, in 1872, he exhibits his works at the Society of British Artists and in 1874 at The Royal Academy. After a period inspired by the classic subject matter (like [[Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema|Alma Tadema]]), from 1880, he initiates a creative stage based on purely literary topics. ''[http://www.jwwaterhouse.net/ang/web.php]

Although much is known about his painting life, next to nothing is know about his private life.

His latter painting reveals his interest in plein-air painting.

 

== Petite Gallery ==

== Petite Gallery ==