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Revision as of 12:51, September 21, 2008
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.
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 Alma Tadema), from 1880, he initiates a creative stage based on purely literary topics. [1]
Although much is known about his painting life, next to nothing is know about his private life.
Petit Gallery
The Lady of Shalott
Miranda
Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May
Destiny
Lady Clare
Ophelia
Flower Picker
Shrine
Crystal Ball
Pandora
See also
- Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema/Gallery
- Painting Schools
- Painting Masterpieces
- English Painting Masterpieces