some of my favourite works by John William Waterhouse
John William Waterhouse: (1849-1917) Pre-Raphaelite painter particularly known for his depiction of classical subjects and of characters and themes from classical literature and poetry, particularly from the works of Dante Alighieri, Tennyson, and Shakespeare. Click on the pics for a nice large viewing
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| the Lady of Shalott |
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| Mermaid |
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| Emperor Honorius and his favourites |
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| Ulysses and the Sirens |
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| Juliet |
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| Orphelia |
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| Miranda and the tempest |
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| Thisbe |
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| Diogenes |
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| Jason and Medea |
Don't really know why -not sure it would survive cold analysis- but I *love* the Pre-Raphaelites: thanks for sharing!
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