John Everet Millais - Ophelia 1851-1852 Tate Gallery, LondonHow does Millais make drowning seem so beautiful? I grew up looking at this painting in my parents' house and was always captured by it. Maybe it is the nature that surrounds and consumes her that holds my interest...
John William Waterhouse - Lady of Shalot
A friend of mine pointed out how much he liked Waterhouse. And after a brief moment, I said, "Oh yes, me too." Who wouldn't? I grew up with his work hanging in my house, but it never occurred to me to ask who painted the lovely ladies. So of course, I had to come home and search out more Waterhouse. I don't think he could paint an ugly woman if he tried!
This one is interesting to me because she is caught in a moment. Her suggested movement is so curious and graceful.
John William Waterhouse- Orphelia SittingEverything about this is just so dreamy and delicate. The light is so soft and the details are so gentle.
John Everet Millais - Ophelia 1851-1852 Tate Gallery, London
