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I am Half Sick of Shadows, said the Lady of Shalott (1915). Illustration of Tennyson s

I am Half Sick of Shadows, said the Lady of Shalott (1915). Illustration of Tennysons poem of Arthurian legend showing the Lady of Shallot bored with her weaving. Beside her is the window she will look through and fall fatally in love with Sir Lancelot. John William Waterhouse (1849-1917) English painter. Musee des Beaux Arts de l Ontario, Canada

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The captivating print of "I am Half Sick of Shadows, said the Lady of Shalott (1915)" transports us into the realm of Arthurian legend, as depicted by renowned English painter John William Waterhouse. The illustration beautifully captures a pivotal moment from Tennyson's poem, where we find the Lady of Shallot growing weary and disenchanted with her monotonous weaving. In this evocative image, the lady sits beside her loom, surrounded by intricate textiles that showcase her talent but fail to ignite her spirit. Her gaze is fixed upon a window through which she will soon catch sight of Sir Lancelot—a fateful encounter that will lead to both love and tragedy. Waterhouse masterfully portrays the lady's longing and restlessness through his use of light and shadow. The play between darkness and illumination mirrors her inner turmoil as she contemplates breaking free from her confined existence. Displayed at Musee des Beaux Arts de l'Ontario in Canada, this artwork serves as a timeless reminder of the power literature holds over our imagination. It invites us to delve into Tennyson's poetic world while appreciating Waterhouse's skillful interpretation. As we observe this poignant scene frozen in time, we are reminded that even within legends and myths lie universal themes—such as yearning for change or grappling with unrequited love—that resonate across time and cultures.

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