J. W. Waterhouse

Filenote | OCR'd, TOC built, PaginatedJohn William Waterhouse is among the most popular Victorianartists and many of his paintings, such as The Lady of Shallot,Hylas and the Nymphs and Ophelia, have become icons of femininityrecognized the world over. With their compelling composition,glowing colour and Impressionist-inflected technique, thesepaintings are admired for their beauty, yet at the same time theyhave the power to transport the viewer into a romantic world ofmyth and legend.