John William Waterhouse
1849–1917 · English · 30 artworks
RomanticismPre-RaphaelitismClassical subject matterLush landscapesIdealized female figuresVibrant color palettesAttention to detail
artist bio
John William Waterhouse was an English painter known for his Pre-Raphaelite style and depictions of women from Greek mythology and Arthurian legends. His works are celebrated for their romantic and dreamlike qualities, contributing significantly to the late phase of the Pre-Raphaelite movement.
what you'll learn
Studying Waterhouse's work allows students to explore narrative painting, the use of symbolism, and the depiction of idealized beauty. Students can also learn about composition, color harmony, and the representation of light and texture in oil painting.
related: Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Frederic Leighton, Edward Burne-Jones
30 artworks
The Missal
1902
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The Toilet
1889
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The Visit of a Sick Child to the Temple of Aesculapius
1877
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Sketch for Flora and the Zephyrs
1898
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The Remorse of Nero After the Murder of His Mother
1878
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Portrait of Mrs.Charles Schreiber
1912
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The Rose Bower
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Flora
1890
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Esther Kenworthy
1885
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The Mystic Wood
1917
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The Bouquet
1908
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Gathering Summer Flowers in a Devonshire Garden
1893
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Lady Violet Henderson
1907
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The Annunciation
1914
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The Loggia
1893
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In the Peristyle
1874
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Consulting the Oracle
1884
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Saint Cecilia
1895
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The Unwelcome Companion (A Street Scene in Cairo)
1872
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Miss Betty Pollock
1911
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A Flower Stall
1880
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Hylas and the Nymphs
1896
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Undine
1872
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The Flower Picker
1895
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The favourites of Emperor Honorius
1883
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Marianne Leaving the Judgement Seat of Herod
1887
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A Song of Springtime
1913
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Fair Rosamund (study)
1916
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A Roman Offering
1891
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The Crystal Ball
1902
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