Sole of a Rose Portrait Oil Painting on Burlap after John William Waterhouse 27"

Description

Vintage oil painting on burlap titled, The Soul of the Rose, after the famous painting by John William Waterhouse. The painting depicts a woman inhaling the scent of a pink rose growing against a wall, a scene often interpreted as an allegory for the search for true love. Baroque gold scalloped foliate and acanthus resin frame.

John William Waterhouse was born in Rome in 1849, and died on February 10, 1917, in London. 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. He moved to England with his parents when he was young, both of whom were artists. He studied at the Royal Academy of Art in London.

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.

His subject matter comprised mostly of women as the central characters, and he was also inspired by literary characters from authors like Alfred Tennyson. Waterhouse was also a teacher at the St John’s Wood Art School in England.

Condition

Gentle wear to frame; some crazing to canvas

Dimensions

23.5" x 3" x 27" / Sans Frame - 15.5" x 19.5" (W x D x H)