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The Rose Bower, (oil on canvas)
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The Rose Bower, (oil on canvas)
659840 The Rose Bower, (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 41.9x36.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rose Bower. John William Waterhouse (1849-1917). Oil on canvas. 41.9 x 36.2cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22409760
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
072012upload Aversion Black Hair Bower British Art Brown Eyes Bust Length Dark Eyes Dark Hair Eye Colour Facial Feature Grounds Hair Style Hair Up John William Waterhouse Longing Looking Away Memories Memory Nostalgia Nostalgic Pre Raphaelite Art Quarter Length Raphaelite Reminiscence Roses Victorian Art Victorian Pictures Waterhouse Wistful Woman Alone Artist British British Artist Portrait Style Portraiture Pre Raphaelite Young Woman
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The Rose Bower
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by John William Waterhouse is a captivating oil painting that transports viewers to the enchanting grounds of a nineteenth-century garden. This quarter-length portrait captures the essence of a young woman, her black hair cascading down her shoulders and her brown eyes gazing away with an air of aversion. Dressed in Victorian attire, she stands amidst vibrant red roses, surrounded by nostalgia and memories. Waterhouse's mastery in capturing the wistful facial features and intricate details of his subjects shines through in this piece. The artist's use of color evokes a sense of longing and melancholy, characteristic of pre-Raphaelite art. With every brushstroke on canvas, he brings to life the beauty and complexity of human emotions. The setting itself adds to the allure; it is daytime in an outdoor bower where nature merges seamlessly with artistry. As we admire this young woman alone in her thoughts, we are transported back to late nineteenth-century England when such scenes were common among British society. "The Rose Bower" serves as a poignant reminder that even within portraiture lies deep introspection and contemplation. It invites us to delve into our own reminiscences while appreciating Waterhouse's skillful portrayal of emotion through paintbrushes. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to bring home a piece of European art history - an exquisite representation by one of Britain's most celebrated artists: John William Waterhouse.
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