Mariana in the South - John William Waterhouse
Arkivbeständigt giclée-tryck
Ramar levereras klara att hängas upp
Säker utcheckning
Tillverkad på beställning
Beskrivning
A 1897 oil painting by John William Waterhouse depicting a solitary woman gazing into a mirror, inspired by Tennyson's poetry.
John William Waterhouse painted Mariana in the South in 1897, drawing inspiration from the poem of the same name by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The work depicts the character Mariana, a figure from Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, who waits in isolation for her absent lover. Waterhouse places her in a medieval interior, kneeling before a large, oval mirror that reflects her weary expression. Her long, flowing hair and pale, voluminous gown contrast with the geometric precision of the black and white chequered floor.
The composition focuses on the psychological state of the subject. By using the mirror, Waterhouse creates a dual perspective, allowing the viewer to observe both the back of the figure and her reflected face. This technique adds a layer of introspection to the scene. The lighting is soft, filtering through the space to illuminate the textures of the fabric and the polished surface of the mirror frame. The colour palette remains muted, relying on soft pinks, deep browns, and the stark contrast of the floor tiles to define the space.
Waterhouse was associated with the later phase of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. His work often features literary subjects, particularly women from mythology or classic poetry, placed in atmospheric settings. This painting demonstrates his technical skill in rendering human emotion through posture and gaze. The attention to detail in the architecture and the folds of the dress reflects his academic training and his interest in historical themes. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia, having been acquired in 1897. It remains a representative example of late nineteenth-century British narrative painting, capturing a moment of quiet solitude and longing.
Returpolicy
Eftersom varje tryck görs på beställning erbjuder vi inte returer, återbetalningar eller byten på grund av ändrade åsikter. Om din beställning kommer fram felaktig, skadad eller fel, ersätter vi den kostnadsfritt – kontakta oss bara inom 48 timmar efter leverans. Se vår återbetalningssida för fullständig information.
Frakt
Vi skickar till hela världen och trycker vid den produktionsanläggning som är närmast din leveransadress. Leveranstider och kostnader varierar beroende på destination – du ser tillgängliga alternativ i kassan.
Tillverkning
Varje tryck produceras på beställning med 12-färgs gicléetryck på FSC-certifierat arkivpapper. Designade i Storbritannien och tryckta vid närmaste produktionsanläggning för att minska avfall och snabba upp leveransen.
Care and materials
Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Mariana in the South - John William Waterhouse
Artist Biography
John William Waterhouse
He was born in Rome to English parents (both painters) and grew up surrounded by Italian art before moving to London as a child. He studied at the Royal Academy Schools and exhibited there from 1874 until his death in 1917. He was a Royal Academician, successful, respected, and thoroughly Victorian.
His technique is Pre-Raphaelite in spirit but Impressionist in handling. The early works are tighter, more archaeological, influenced by Alma-Tadema's classical scenes. The later paintings are looser, with broader brushwork and richer colour. The Lady of Shalott (1888) combines both: precise detail in the boat and tapestry, atmospheric softness in the trees and water.
He painted several versions of the same subjects. Two versions of The Lady of Shalott. Two of Ophelia. Multiple paintings of Circe. He returned to the same stories because the stories gave him what he needed: a beautiful woman in a dramatic landscape at a moment of transformation. The formula was reliable and the execution was consistently good.
He is sometimes grouped with the Pre-Raphaelites but was a generation younger than Rossetti, Millais, and Hunt. He was closer to the Aesthetic Movement and to late Victorian narrative painting. He is one of the most reproduced painters in the history of art prints, which would have pleased him.
Varför välja oss?
Leveransgaranti utan skador
Snabb leverans
Material av museikvalitet
Du kanske också gillar