The Curse of the Lady of Shalott

John William Waterhouse (British, 1849-1917), The Lady of Shalott, 1888, oil on canvas, Tate UK, Image Source: wikimedia
‘The Lady of Shalott’ was painted by John William Waterhouse in 1888. It’s one of three paintings that the artist based on a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson – which tells the story of an unnamed woman who suffers from a curse.

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~Sunnyside

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  1. Ashley's avatar Ashley says:

    Waterhouse’s paintings are exquisite.

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    1. Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts, Ashley. 🙂

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  2. That was awesome and interesting. Thank you. 🙂

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    1. My pleasure, Sheila. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🙂

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  3. Wonderful image and amazing video!

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    1. Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts, Luisa.🙂

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      1. You’re more than welcome!💫💫💫

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  4. Wow. I didn’t know any of this. She’s so tragic and beautiful. What a sad story. Thank You for this video!!! Cheers! ❤️

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    1. My pleasure, Katy! He really did capture both the beauty and the tragedy. Thanks for visiting and sharing your reflections. ❤️🙂

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      1. Her certainly did! And my pleasure!!! 💕

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  5. I recall studying Tennyson’s poem in high school but was not familiar with Waterhouse’s three paintings. Thanks for highlighting his work. I think it’s time for me to reread Tennyson’s poem.

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    1. Oh how I wish I had even a glimmer of understanding in high school, Rosaliene! I have a long list of things I would love to study now. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🙂

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  6. I hope you had a beautiful Christmas! Am dealing w/ health issues which make it difficult for me to use the computer. I hope you will excuse me. Happy New Year!

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    1. Wishing you better health in the New Year, Anna. Take good care of yourself. 🙂❤️🙏

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  7. A beautiful and lovely painting. I have always loved this one.

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    1. Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts, Dracul. 🙂

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  8. Michele Lee's avatar Michele Lee says:

    I enjoy your artistic shares. 🙏🏻

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    1. I am happy you enjoy them, Michele. Thanks for visiting. 🙂

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  9. Anita Bacha's avatar Anita Bacha says:

    Beautiful story and painting, Sunny 💗

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    1. I am so happy you enjoyed this, Anita. Thanks for visiting! 🙂

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      1. Anita Bacha's avatar Anita Bacha says:

        My pleasure always,Sunny 🤗

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  10. I love how real her face looks, very much like a photograph.

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    1. He really did catch the essence of tragedy in that face. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Gia. 🙂

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      1. My pleasure, as always. 😊

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  11. rajkkhoja's avatar rajkkhoja says:

    Beautiful picture. Nice & interested!

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      1. rajkkhoja's avatar rajkkhoja says:

        👍 Thanks!

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      2. rajkkhoja's avatar rajkkhoja says:

        Thank you so much 😘!

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  12. jonicaggiano's avatar jonicaggiano says:

    The Lady of Shallot is the first print my husband ever bought me. We were dating and were in a little coastal town in Oregon. He saw me stop, and I could not stop studying the print. I saw myself in that picture and the sadness on her face for the life I had once experienced. He surprised me with this beautiful framed print as we were leaving town. I truly enjoyed your beautiful story with excerpts of words from the poems that inspired Waterhouse. What an all-around tantalizing and beautifully put-together post. Many blessings, Joni

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    1. What a beautiful memory! I’m so pleased you enjoyed the post. Her face really does mirror untold grief…and so much more. Thank you for sharing your experience, Joni. ❤️❤️❤️🙏

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