John William Waterhouse (1849 - 1917)
1849-04-06Rome, Italy1917-02-10London, United KingdomUnited Kingdom, Italy
John William Waterhouse
John William Waterhouse was an English painter known for working first in the Academic style and for then embracing the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's style and subject matter. His artworks were known for their depictions of women from both ancient Greek mythology and Arthurian legend.
Date and place of birt: | 6 april 1849, Rome, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 10 february 1917, London, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | United Kingdom, Italy |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter, Portraitist |
Art school / group: | Pre-Raphaelites |
Genre: | Mythological painting, Portrait |
Art style: | Romanticism, Neoclassicism |
Technique: | Oil, Oil on canvas |