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J W Waterhouse: Myth & Romance Greeting Cards
16 greeting cards of mysterious and sensual paintings by J W Waterhouse.
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Overview
- 16 greeting cards of some of the world's most popular paintings by J W Waterhouse (1849–1917), depicting legends of the Middle Ages and myths of the ancient world
- Includes such favourites as Ophelia and The Lady of Shalott
- Beautiful and evocative selection of mysterious and sensual images
Specifications
- Card Box
- English
- 207 x 145 mm, 8 1/4 x 5 3/4 in
- ISBN-13: 9780714844138
- ISBN-10: 0714844136
- 16 cards with envelopes
About the book
This box of sixteen greeting cards has some of the world's most popular paintings by J W Waterhouse (1849-1917), one of the finest of all Victorian painters. The pictures depict legends of the Middle Ages and myths of the ancient world, and include such favourites as Ophelia and The Lady of Shalott.
About the author(s)
J W Waterhouse (1849-1917) combined Pre-Raphaelite intensity with an assured freedom in the handling of paint to create many of the best-loved and most famous of all Victorian images. Turning to classical myth and medieval legend for inspiration, he combined perfect composition and brilliant colour with consummate skill in depicting the female figure and in creating a mysterious and romantic atmosphere.
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