Illustrating Lord Alfred Tennyson’s 1883 poem, “Lady of Shalott,” John William Waterhouse’s painting eloquently captures the Lady’s wistful, doomed quality as she embarks on her final voyage to Camelot. Typical of the work of Waterhouse, “Lady of Shalott” is influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite style and themes, is lush and atmospheric and emphasizes tragic or powerful women. Waterhouse (1849 – 1917) a prolific Neo-Classical artist created more than 200 paintings and was one of the few artists to gain recognition in his lifetime.

© Art.com