John William Waterhouse

6 works by John William Waterhouse (English, 1849–1917) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

John William Waterhouse was an English painter known for working first in the Academic style and for then embracing the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's style and subject matter. His paintings are known for their depictions of women from both ancient Greek mythology, Arthurian legend, and the works of William Shakespeare. A high proportion depict a single young and beautiful woman in a historical costume and setting, though there are some ventures into Orientalist painting and genre painting, still mostly featuring women.

At a glance

Most of John William Waterhouse's work on the site falls under Figurative (31), Mythology (3), Religion (1).

By movement, it's catalogued as Pre Raphaelite (36).

Culture: English (36).

By orientation: 14 landscape, 48 portrait.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1879 to 1916.

Prints of these artworks

Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many John William Waterhouse artworks does Archive Lane have?

6 public-domain artworks by John William Waterhouse are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was John William Waterhouse?

John William Waterhouse is catalogued as English (born 1849, died 1917).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Are these artworks copyright-free?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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