Lady of Shalott Print John William Waterhouse

Description

The Lady of Shalott is a famous painting painted in 1888 by the British artist John William Waterhouse, a devotee of the Pre-Raphaelite art movement. It is based on Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poem The Lady of Shalott, published in 1832. Waterhouse’s version is one of the most iconic representations of the tragic character in the poem.

The painting depicts the moment from Tennyson’s poem when the Lady of Shalott breaks her curse, leaves her isolated life and sets sail for Camelot. As the Lady of Shalott glides towards Camelot in her boat, her face is peaceful but sad. Her long, wavy hair and white dress symbolize innocence and purity. The pale colors on the boat reflect a calmness that suggests impending tragedy.

Waterhouse’s use of color and light is striking; the contrast between the vibrant greens and pale tones in the background evokes a sense of threat and inevitability. The calmness of the river, the delicate flowers on the boat and the Lady’s still posture all contribute to the emotional depth of the scene. The Lady of Shalott’s gaze is directed forward, as if resigned to her fate, creating a sense of tragic beauty and melancholy.

Waterhouse’s Lady of Shalott is about isolation, longing and the tension between freedom and fate. The figure of the Lady of Shalott is often seen as a symbol of Victorian ideals of beauty, innocence and unattainable love.

Waterhouse’s Lady of Shalott Print Poster and Canvas Art Product Description

Our Lady of Shalott Print John William Waterhouse prints are produced with high quality printing techniques. Artworks, original paintings or all the fine details of a picture are reflected in our museum quality posters or canvas art prints. You can buy our wall art prints framed or unframed. Our framed prints come ready to hang so you can easily hang them on your walls. We make simple changes for all your orders free of charge. You can specify your wishes in the order details at checkout, such as a name to be written on the product or the printing area of the photo etc.