Waterhouse Collection (#2)

Head of a Girl, c. 1892-1900 (oil on canvas board)
1199593 Head of a Girl, c. 1892-1900 (oil on canvas board) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 35.5x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A Roman Offering (oil on canvas)
828433 A Roman Offering (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 49.8x20.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Rose Bower, (oil on canvas)
659840 The Rose Bower, (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 41.9x36.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rose Bower. John William Waterhouse (1849-1917). Oil on canvas

Dinner in the Iguanodon model, Crystal Palace, Sydenham
Diners seated in a model of an Iguanodon at Crystal Palace, London. The Iguanodon was a creation of Mr. B. Waterhouse Hawkins who was constructing models of various dinosaurs in his studio at Crystal

CRYSTAL PALACE ANIMALS
The sculptures of prehistoric animals, created by Waterhouse Hawkins, are a notable feature of the Palace grounds. Date: circa 1854

Owens College, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Owens College, 1898. Owens College designed by Alfred Waterhouse and named after John Owens was founded in 1851 and became the Victoria University of Manchester in 1904

Natural History Museum, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Natural History Museum, London, c1910. The museum building was designed by Sir Alfred Waterhouse and opened to the public in 1881

A Grecian Flower Market, c1880, (c1930). Creator: John William Waterhouse
A Grecian Flower Market, c1880, (c1930). Scene in Ancient Greece: women at a stall selling flowers. Painting in the Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Diogenes, 1882. Artist: Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917)
Diogenes, 1882. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

One of Londons Public Schools: St. Pauls from the Playing Fields, c1935. Creator
One of Londons Public Schools: St. Pauls from the Playing Fields, c1935. View of St Pauls School at Hammersmith in west London. The building, designed by Alfred Waterhouse, was completed in 1884

Romanesque Front of the Natural History Museum, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Romanesque Front of the Natural History Museum, c1935. The Natural History Museum in South Kensington, London, was designed by Francis Fowke and Alfred Waterhouse and opened in 1881

The Lady Of Shalott Looking At Lancelot, After The Painting By J. W. Waterhouse, 1894. From Bibbys Annual, Published 1915

Manchester Town Hall, c1896. Artist: H Garside
Manchester Town Hall, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Song of Spring. Found in the Collection of Collection Perez Simon, Mexico

Ulysses and the Sirens. Found in the Collection of National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

Portrait of John William Waterhouse Artist: H. S. Mendelssohn Studio
Portrait of John William Waterhouse. Private Collection

Brighton Metropoles Palm Garden, 1912. Palm garden in Victorian seafront hotel in Brighton, East Sussex with architecture by Alfred Waterhouse. From The Connoisseur Vol XXXII

Study for Phyllis and Demophoon, c1907. Artist: John William Waterhouse
Study for Phyllis and Demophoon, c1907. From The Studio Volume 53. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1911]

The Lady of Shalott, 1888 (1923). Artist: John William Waterhouse
The Lady of Shalott, 1888 (1923). From The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Sanchi Tope Major General James Waterhouse English
The Sanchi Tope; Major General James Waterhouse (English, 1842 - 1922); London, England; 1869; Albumen silver print

Waterhouse 1665 Wenceslaus Hollar Bohemian 1607-1677
The Waterhouse, 1665. Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, 1607-1677). Etching; sheet: 10.1 x 14.1 cm (4 x 5 9/16 in.); platemark: 9.1 x 12.7 cm (3 9/16 x 5 in.)

Liverpool Seamens Orphanage Plan
Ground-floor plan of the Liverpool Seamens Orphanage, designed by Alfred Waterhouse. Date: 1872

ENGLAND: WITCH TRIAL, 1566. The first woman to be hanged as a witch in England, Mother Agnes Waterhouse, who was tried and found guilty at Chelmsford, Essex, in 1566

The picnic area of the Natural History Museum, London

Designs for the Natural History Museum, by Alfred Waterhouse
This album of 66 original drawings includes 10 illustrations made with terracotta wash indicating how Waterhouse intended the finished pieces to appear

The Dog: Collie sheepdog: Newfoundland for water rescue: Deerhound for hunting: St Bernard rescuing travellers in the snow: Husky pulling a sledge: Dog skin for boots: Guard dog to deter burglars

I am Half Sick of Shadows, said the Lady of Shalott (1915). Illustration of Tennyson s
I am Half Sick of Shadows, said the Lady of Shalott (1915). Illustration of Tennysons poem of Arthurian legend showing the Lady of Shallot bored with her weaving

Interior of Cathedral, San Remo, c1870. Artist: Alfred Waterhouse
Interior of Cathedral, San Remo, c1870. From The Studio Volume 41. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1907]

Santa Maria Degli Angeli, Rome, c1870. Artist: Alfred Waterhouse
Santa Maria Degli Angeli, Rome, c1870. From The Studio Volume 41. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1907]

Phyllis and Demophoon Study, c1897. Artist: John William Waterhouse
Phyllis and Demophoon Study, c1897. A study for Phyllis. From The Studio Volume 41. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1907]

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]

Whitehall Court, 1903. (1906-7). Artist: Joseph Pennell
Whitehall Court, 1903. Whitehall Court, London, England, is one contiguous building but consists of two separate constructions

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

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]

Gr Waterhouse / Maguire
GEORGE ROBERT WATERHOUSE English naturalist Date: 1810 - 1888

Liverpool Seamens Orphanage
The Liverpool Seamens Orphanage, designed by Alfred Waterhouse. Date: 1872

William (Bill) Waterhouse Bassoonist
Benjamin Britten rehearsing and working on his score in the Jubilee Hall. Aldeburgh Festival 1961. William (Bill) Waterhouse bassoonist. Date: 1961

Writtle Lodge, Essex, engraved by William Tombleson, 1832 (engraving)
XJF451307 Writtle Lodge, Essex, engraved by William Tombleson, 1832 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Writtle Lodge, of the Great Water House)

William, later Dr. Vyse Dr. Vyse Inscribed, upper left: William Vsfe Esq
William, later Dr. Vyse Dr. Vyse Inscribed, upper left: " William Vsfe Esq. | [underlined:] Fellow of Allsouls College" Signed and dated, center right: " T

John Palmer, Barrister of the Inner Temple John Palmer Signed and dated in brown paint, lower left: " W Hogarth pinx+ 1749" [1749 is painted in a different hand], William Hogarth

Mrs. Mary Chauncey a Young Woman Signed and dated in yellow, lower center: F
Mrs. Mary Chauncey a Young Woman Signed and dated in yellow, lower center: " F Hayman P. | 1748", Francis Hayman, 1707/8-1776, British

An Unknown Man Signed and dated by chisel on supporting column on back of bust: Turnerelli
An Unknown Man Signed and dated by chisel on supporting column on back of bust: " Turnerelli | R | Sculp. 1821.", Peter Turnerelli, 1774-1839, British

Seal and Walrus used for: food and tents: clothing: canoes: fur: oil: glue: false teeth. Hand-coloured lithograph by Waterhouse Hawkins published London c1850

Cochineal and Lac Insects (Scale insects). Lacquer, varnish and scarlet dye derived from lac insect: red colour used in cooking from cochineal

Dinner given by Waterhouse Hawkins (the maker) to celebrate the completion of two Iguanadon statues to be put on display at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, New Years Eve, 1853

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Waterhouse, the renowned artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, captivated audiences with his mesmerizing paintings. One of his most famous works is "Lady of Shalott" from 1888, which depicts a tragic figure trapped in her own world. The haunting beauty and intricate details in this masterpiece showcase Waterhouse's exceptional talent. In another notable piece titled "I am half sick of shadows, " created around 1911, Waterhouse explores themes of introspection and longing. The painting exudes a sense of melancholy as it portrays a woman lost in thought amidst an ethereal backdrop. Waterhouse's fascination with mythology is evident in his artwork as well. In "Circe Invidiosa" from 1892, he brings to life the enchantress Circe who holds a venomous snake while casting her spell. This captivating portrayal showcases Waterhouse's ability to capture both beauty and danger within one composition. The artist also delved into literature for inspiration, as seen in his depiction of Miranda from Shakespeare's play "The Tempest. " Painted in 1916, this piece captures the innocence and curiosity that define Miranda's character. Not limited to mythological or literary subjects, it also explored other themes such as mermaids. His painting simply titled "A Mermaid" showcases his mastery over capturing delicate features and creating an atmosphere filled with mystery. Narcissus and Echo are brought to life through Waterhouse's artistic interpretation as well. His rendition reflects Narcissus' self-absorption mirrored by Echo's unrequited love—a poignant representation of human emotions entwined with Greek mythology. Aside from John William Waterhouse’s artworks, it is important not to confuse him with Alfred Waterhouse—the architect responsible for designing London’s iconic Natural History Museum. This architectural marvel stands tall today thanks to Alfred’s vision and creativity. Even beyond artistry lies another connection to the Waterhouse name.