John William Collection (#2)

Study for The Nymphs Finding the Head of Orpheus, c1899 Artist: John William Waterhouse
Study for The Nymphs Finding the Head of Orpheus, c1899. A Pencil study in the sketch books held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From The Studio Volume 71

Vanity, c1910. Artist: John William Waterhouse
Vanity, c1910. From The Studio Volume 71. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1917]

From a study in sanguine, c1899. Artist: John William Waterhouse
From a study in sanguine, c1899. From The Studio Volume 44. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1908]

Study of a Head, c1899. Artist: John William Waterhouse
Study of a Head, c1899. From The Studio Volume 18 by Ralph Nevill. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1899-1900]

Ophelia, 1895. Artist: James Dobie
Ophelia, 1895. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1895

John William Colenso, Bishop of Natal, 1875. Colenso (1814-1883) became the first Anglican Bishop of Natal in 1853. He became a controversial figure amongst the church hierarchy in Southern Africa

Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1683-1737), queen consort of King George II, 1851. Artist: John Brown
Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1683-1737), queen consort of King George II, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Catherine Parr (1512-1548), the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. Artist: WH Mote
Catherine Parr (1512-1548), the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Elizabeth Woodville (1437-1492), queen consort of King Edward IV, 1851. Artist: H Austin
Elizabeth Woodville (1437-1492), queen consort of King Edward IV, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Study for the painting Hylas and the Nymphs, c1896. Artist: John William Waterhouse
Study for the painting Hylas and the Nymphs, c1896. From The Studio Volume 10 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1897]

Eleanor of Provence (c1223-1291), Queen consort of King Henry III, 19th century. Artist: B Eyles
Eleanor of Provence (c1223-1291), Queen consort of King Henry III, 19th century. Eleanor and Henry were married on January 14, 1236

Winter, 1860s. Artist: John William North
Winter, 1860s. From a private collection

ENIAC computer, c1944. Artist: J Presper Eckert
ENIAC computer, c1944. The first all-electronic computer designed to be Turing-complete, ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer)

John William Salter (1820-1869)
Portrait of John William Slater, a geologist and palaeontologist for the Geological Survey. He worked on the classification of trilobites

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"John William: A Master of Captivating Artistry" Step into the enchanting world Waterhouse, a renowned artist whose works continue to captivate audiences even today. With his brush strokes and keen eye for detail, Waterhouse brings to life scenes that transport us to different eras and evoke a range of emotions. In "I am half sick of shadows, c1911, " we are drawn into a mysterious realm where light and darkness intertwine. The ethereal beauty depicted in "The Charmer, 1911" mesmerizes us with its allure, leaving us spellbound by its enigmatic charm. Waterhouse's fascination with mythology is evident in pieces such as "Hylas and the Nymphs, 1896. " Here, he skillfully captures the alluring nymphs luring Hylas into their watery embrace. Similarly, in "Destiny, 1900, " we witness fate's unyielding grip on our lives through an exquisite portrayal of three intertwined goddesses. One cannot mention Waterhouse without acknowledging his masterpiece "The Lady of Shalott. " Whether it be her longing gaze at Lancelot or her tragic destiny unfolding before our eyes in the iconic painting from 1888 (1923), this series showcases Waterhouse's ability to convey profound narratives through art. Beyond his exploration of historical figures like Isabella of France and Eleanor of Castile in stunning portraits from 1851 or delving into ancient civilizations with Godward's work like "In the Tepidarium" (1913) or "Ionian" (1890s), John William Hill takes us on picturesque journeys that celebrate nature's grandeur. In his piece titled "The Palisades, " ca. 1870, Hill invites us to marvel at majestic cliffs overlooking serene waters. From dreamlike landscapes to captivating characters frozen in time, it has left an indelible mark on the art world.