Tag: Ophelia
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15 Works, Today, April 6th is artist John William Waterhouse’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #95
John William Waterhouse RA (6 April 1849–10 February 1917) 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 artworks were known for their depictions of women from both ancient Greek mythology and Arthurian legend… Please follow link for full post
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26 Works, November 13th. is Byam Shaw’s day, his art, illustrated with footnotes #234
107 famous historical and literary figures are indicated and are represented in the painting, all belonging to the army of the Conqueror Love. John Byam Liston Shaw (13 November 1872–26 January 1919), commonly known as Byam Shaw, was a British painter, illustrator, designer and teacher… Please follow link for full post
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17 Works, Today, June 8th. is John Everett Millais’ day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #157
An armored knight, still in his riding boots and accompanied by his page in mud-splattered stockings, seems to have hastily gotten off his horse to meet for this ransom exchange. The knight’s daughters embrace him while he tries to hand over precious jewels, but their arms are still being held by the kidnapper, whose plainer…
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15 Works, Today, April 6th is artist John William Waterhouse’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #95
John William Waterhouse RA (6 April 1849–10 February 1917) 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 artworks were known for their depictions of women from both ancient Greek mythology and Arthurian legend… Please follow link for full post