Juliet

John William Waterhouse
Artist John William Waterhouse
Date 1898
Medium Oil on Canvas
Collection
Copyright Public domain. Free for personal & commercial use.

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About the Artist

John William Waterhouse
British (1849-1917)
a leading figure of the British Pre-Raphaelite movement, blended academic precision with poetic symbolism to create iconic works rooted in mythology and literature. Born in Rome to artist parents, his early exposure to Italian Renaissance art profoundly shaped his classical sensibilities. Known as the "Modern Pre-Raphaelite," he masterfully depicted ethereal female figures from Greek myths and literary classics like Tennyson's The Lady of Shalott—a work that epitomizes his ability to translate textual emotion into visual narratives. His paintings, characterized by delicate brushwork, melancholic beauty, and intricate floral symbolism, often explored themes of unattainable love and tragic destiny. Elected Royal Academician in 1895, Waterhouse bridged Victorian romanticism and early modernist experimentation, leaving an enduring legacy in European art history.

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Artwork Story

“Juliet” is an oil painting created in 1898 by John William Waterhouse, depicting the heroine from Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” In the painting, Juliet stands beside a Venetian-style canal, wearing a white gown with red sleeves and a blue necklace. Her contemplative expression reflects youthful innocence and melancholy. Waterhouse’s soft brushwork and delicate color palette capture the emotional depth of the character.

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