{"product_id":"hylas-and-the-nymphs-john-william-waterhouse","title":"Hylas and the Nymphs - John William Waterhouse","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Pre-Raphaelite oil painting depicting the Greek myth of Hylas being drawn into a pond by seven water nymphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn William Waterhouse completed Hylas and the Nymphs in 1896. The painting depicts a scene from Greek mythology, specifically the legend of Hylas, a companion of Heracles, who was abducted by water nymphs while searching for a spring. Waterhouse captures the moment of the youth's discovery, as seven nymphs emerge from the dark, still water to draw him into their realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the contrast between the solitary, kneeling figure of Hylas and the collective, ethereal presence of the nymphs. Waterhouse employs a muted palette dominated by deep greens, browns, and the pale flesh tones of the figures. The water surface is covered with lily pads and blossoms, which create a sense of enclosure and stillness. The artist uses soft, blended brushwork to render the figures, giving them a dreamlike quality that aligns with the aesthetic of late nineteenth-century British art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterhouse was associated with the later phase of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, often drawing inspiration from classical literature and Arthurian legend. His approach to this subject reflects a fascination with the femme fatale archetype, a common theme in the period. The nymphs are depicted as both alluring and dangerous, their collective gaze fixed upon the unsuspecting youth. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Manchester Art Gallery. It remains one of the most recognised works by the artist, demonstrating his ability to combine classical narrative with a moody, atmospheric sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/penelope-dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePenelope - Dante Gabriel Rossetti — Dante Gabriel Rossetti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-knight-errant-john-everett-millais\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Knight Errant - John Everett Millais — John Everett Millais\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John William Waterhouse","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840945852751,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840974557519,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840974590287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840974623055,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840974655823,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hylas-and-the-Nymphs_Poster_CompositorV1_1789990883326.jpg?v=1789991391","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/hylas-and-the-nymphs-john-william-waterhouse","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}