Sunday, November 16, 2025

John William Waterhouse
(1849 - 1917)
 

John William Waterhouse RA was an English painter known for working first in the Academic style and for then embracing the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's style and subject matter. His paintings are known for their depictions of women from both ancient Greek mythology and Arthurian legend. A high proportion depict a single young and beautiful woman in a historical costume and setting, though there are some ventures into Orientalist painting and genre painting, still mostly featuring women. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_William_Waterhouse


Ulysses and the Sirens
1891
Oil on canvas
100.6 x 202 cm 
National Gallery of Victoria, Australia
https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/explore/collection/work/4457/

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