| The Women of Waterhouse: 24 Cards Contributor(s): Waterhouse, John William (Author), Menges, Jeff A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0486448843 ISBN-13: 9780486448848 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Novelty Published: May 2006 Annotation: One of the most popular of Victorian-era painters, John W. Waterhouse (1849-1917) blended reality and fantasy, combining classical mythology and European legend in his dramatic portraits of wistful, long-haired maidens. This collection includes 24 of his finest works, among them "The Lady of Shalott," "The Soul of the Rose, "and "La Belle Dame Sans Merci," |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Individual Artists - General |
| Series: Dover Postcards |
| Physical Information: 0.19" H x 9.14" W x 12" (0.30 lbs) 6 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the finest and most popular of British Victorian-era painters, John William Waterhouse (1849-1917) effectively combined classical mythology and European legend in his many works. His dramatic portraits of wistful, long-haired maidens have become icons of femininity, captivating viewers with their extraordinary sense of drama and meticulous detail. Twenty-four of his finest paintings appear here in card format, among them The Lady of Shalott, The Soul of the Rose, and La Belle Dame Sans Merci. |