J.W. Waterhouse

by Peter Trippi

Book Overview

John William Waterhouse (1849-1917) is one of the most enduringly popular of the Victorian artists, and paintings such as The Lady of Shalott, Hylas and The Nymphs and Ophelia have become icons recognized the world over. With their compelling composition and glowing colour, these works are admired for their beauty and for their power to transport the viewer into a romantic world of myth and legend. At the same time, Waterhouse's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714845183
• ISBN13: 9780714845180
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Length: 251 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 9.8" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary