John William Waterhouse famous paintings

April 6, 2011 - PRLog -- John William Waterhouse is a famous English Pre-Raphaelite painter of the 19th and 20th century. Waterhouse paintings are loved today by art fans who enjoy the mythological subjects that were in many of his paintings, and the charming style that most Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood artists held in their paintings.

John William Waterhouse (1849-1917), affectionately known as Nino in his younger days, was born in Rome on the 6th of April, 1849. Both of his parents were English painters who moved to Italy in pursuit of art. Waterhouse and his parents eventually moved back to England some time in the late 1850′s. While growing up, Waterhouse assisted his father in art studio where the young Waterhouse developed his talents for sculpting and painting. In England, after several attempts at admission to the Royal Academy, he finally succeeded entrance in 1870. In 1885, Waterhouse became an Associate of the Royal Academy, and then a full member, Royal Academician, in 1895.

Although linked into the Pre-Raphaelite movement, Waterhouse was classed as a modern member because of the timing of his career and also the fact that he was able to include other influences into his work, such as French Impressionism. This combination helped him to achieve so much with his style, with an enthusing character. Because of this later timing he was able to use the qualities of inspirational works by the likes of Rossetti and Millais in conjunction with his own techniques and ideas, and those of the impressionist movement to produce original paintings. Such Waterhouse paintings prove to be commonly in the top 20 oil painting reproductions ordered around the world, as his work refuses to lose popularity and fame.

Waterhouse is one of the rare artists who became popular and relatively well-off financially when he was alive. He continued to paint until his death on the 10th of February, 1917 after a long illness. His style became a major influence on many of the later Pre-raphaelites including Frank Dicksee and Herber James Draper.

Waterhouse popular Art Reproductions:

The Lady of Shalott

Lamia 2

Ophelia

Hylas and the Nymphs

Tristan & Isolde

Mermaid

Cleopatra

The Siren

Fair Rosamund

Echo and Narcissus

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