The Soul of the Rose (1908) by John William Waterhouse John William Waterhouse, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons It depicts the alluring sensuality characteristic of the artist’s painting oeuvre and his exploration of the female figure in just one of her many everyday settings surrounded by nature, beauty, and romance. The Soul of the Rose by John William Waterhouse, also titled My Sweet Rose, is an early 20th-century oil on canvas. The Soul of the Rose (1908) by John William Waterhouse in Context Waterhouse was also a teacher at the St John’s Wood Art School in England. His subject matter comprised mostly of women as the central characters, and he was also inspired by literary characters from authors like Alfred Tennyson. 1912 Elliott & Fry, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The late John William Waterhouse in his studio, c. His art styles included Classical and the pre-Raphaelite, he also explored classical art themes like Greek mythological figures, and most notably from the Medieval ages like Arthurian mythology/legend. He studied at the Royal Academy of Art in London. He moved to England with his parents when he was young, both of whom were artists. His date of birth has been debated, some scholars say it was in February and others state it was in April, which was reportedly the month of his baptism. John William Waterhouse was born in Rome in 1849, and died on February 10, 1917, in London.
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