Hi folks hope this is not too boring but I have a love of Pre-raphaelite art. Here is a taste.
So send me pictures.
I love that one, how about this (I've got this as my pic in my e-portfolio) :
I just love Waterhouse - John William Waterhouse
The drama and romance of Classical art and architecture made a lasting impression on eminent Victorian artist John William Waterhouse (1849-1917) and provided the inspiration and setting for many of his best known works.
Born in Rome, Waterhouse's parents, both English artists, nurtured his artistic talent and love of classical subjects. Upon his family's return to England in 1870, Waterhouse attended Royal Academy Schools. The artist's early work, historical genre in ancient settings, was strongly influenced by the work of Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema.
Throughout his career Waterhouse painted romantic and poetic subjects, often featuring women characterized by their wistful expression and haunting sensuality. Waterhouse was strongly influenced by the work of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and adapted many of their classical and literary themes for his own compositions. The densely atmospheric works of Waterhouse's mature style is characterized by bold brushwork and a rich, opalescent palette.
Later in his career the artist advanced to a looser style, distinguished by a lighter palette and an increasingly refined handling of paint. During his lifetime, the artist enjoyed a high level of success and frequently exhibited at the Royal Academy. Waterhouse enjoyed the support of many distinguished patrons and his work was collected by British and Australian museums. The artist worked up until his death in 1917, leaving his final work, The Enclosed Garden unfinished.
These are three of my favourites: "Ophelia", "The Soul of the Rose" and "The Lady of Shalott"
A longdrawn carol, mournful, holy,
She chanted loudly, chanted lowly,
Till her eyes were darken'd wholly,
And her smooth face sharpen'd slowly,
Turn'd to tower'd Camelot:
For ere she reach'd upon the tide
The first house by the water-side,
Singing in her song she died,
The Lady of Shalott.
excerpt - Tennyson, 1832
Have any of you seen any painting by Sir Frank Dicksee? - quite simular to Waterhouse.
Yes I love this painting by Dicksee - it's on the wall at home. I've seen a massive print of it but I'd need a larger wall to put it on.
I also love Waterhouse and some Rossetti - beautiful paintings.
Yes I have this one at home too. I also like Millais's Ophelia
Another favourite of mine is actually here in Liverpool at the Walker Art Gallery - it called "The Punishment of Luxury" by Giovanni Segantini. It was originally known as "The Punishment of Lust" but changed that was thought to be provocative in 1893! It's well worth a viewing if you get a chance.
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker/collections/19c/segantini.aspx
As well as the Walker, there is an extensive Pre-Raphaelite collection at the Lady Lever Gallery in Port Sunlight, Wirral, mostly from the personal collection of the 1st Lord Leverhulme (i.e. William Lever, soap manufacturer).
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ladylever
Comments (5)
Dm said
at 10:10 am on Feb 26, 2009
Not boring - I love it too. More of a fan of the many paintings with Jane Morris though, the woman with the gorgeous red hair.
jackie fealey said
at 12:17 pm on Feb 26, 2009
hey me too!
Gillian Williams said
at 1:29 pm on Feb 26, 2009
A very tasteful page - I love the Lady of Shallot - I used to be able to recite the poem
Stephe said
at 1:45 pm on Feb 26, 2009
Hey, is this a girl thing? Does that make me an honorary?
Big fan of the pre-raph's myself and Jane Morris as well (*typical male)
Lee Browne said
at 9:15 am on Feb 27, 2009
great page Lyn. :-)
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