The late Victorian artist John William Waterhouse produced stunning paintings of women from ancient mythology, Shakespearean drama and Arthurian legend. The darling of the Royal Academy, where he exhibited almost every year throughout his long career, Waterhouse completed artworks that were celebrated for their rich, glowing colour and veiled eroticism. Embracing the style of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, which had split up several decades before, Waterhouse depicted dramatic, beautiful and haunting female figures, perfecting his own vision of the all-powerful femme fatale. His paintings embrace a dreamy, romantic manner, with a sensuous handling of paint that gave them a unique identity.
* The complete paintings of John William Waterhouse—over 250 images, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order * Includes reproductions of rare early and late works * Features a special 'Highlights' section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information * Enlarged 'Detail' images, allowing you to explore Waterhouse's celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books * Hundreds of images in colour—highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smartphones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings * Easily locate the artworks you wish to view
