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The Awakening of Adonis: Classic Art Reproduction
The Awakening of Adonis: Classic Art Reproduction
by John William Waterhouse (1849-1917), in a Private Collection
A stunning, framed replica on artists' grade canvas
British artist Waterhouse parlays the perfect male form of Adonis with Venus, the goddess of love, to bring legend to life. Here, Venus commutes the hero’s death to half-yearly periods in the underworld as she awakens him with the first kiss of spring. The original was recently auctioned for over two million dollars! Our authentic stretched canvas replica captures the original paintings' texture, depth of color, and hand-applied brushstrokes. Our imported hardwood frame features a solid brass museum plate etched with the title and artist's name. 34"Wx21"H. 30 lbs.
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The Awakening of Adonis: Classic Art Reproduction
$295.00
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John William Waterhouse (1849-1917)
Pre-Raphaelite painter John William Waterhouse painted female characters from mythology and literature and belonged to the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. His parents were painters and he grew up in Rome where he absorbed the culture, rich history and a love for art.
Waterhouse s first art teacher was his father until he entered the Royal Academy at age 21. Waterhouse was inspired by the paintings of Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, whose depictions of classical, Roman landscapes and legends appealed to the young painter. He received his diploma from the Academy for his painting of A Mermaid.
Waterhouse s paintings often depict a romantic approach to the femme fatale, for example in La Belle Sans Merci and Hylas and the Water Nymphs. He also often painted a forlorn, sole heroine, such as The Lady of Shallot, one of Waterhouse s most famous paintings.
Waterhouse s academic and technical skill gained the respect of his peers and critics and his paintings were exhibited at the Academy even after his death in 1917.
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