Alfred Lord Tennyson, art, British art, Pre-Raphaelite, Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

The Curse of the Lady of Shalott

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John William Waterhouse, 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 says:
    December 26, 2022 at 5:31 am

    Waterhouse’s paintings are exquisite.

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    1. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET says:
      December 26, 2022 at 10:33 am

      Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts, Ashley. 🙂

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  2. Sheila Landry Designs says:
    December 26, 2022 at 7:24 am

    That was awesome and interesting. Thank you. 🙂

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    1. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET says:
      December 26, 2022 at 10:32 am

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

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  3. luisa zambrotta says:
    December 26, 2022 at 8:55 am

    Wonderful image and amazing video!

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    1. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET says:
      December 26, 2022 at 10:31 am

      Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts, Luisa.🙂

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      1. luisa zambrotta says:
        December 26, 2022 at 11:23 am

        You’re more than welcome!💫💫💫

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  4. forresting365 says:
    December 26, 2022 at 12:33 pm

    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. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET says:
      December 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm

      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. forresting365 says:
        December 28, 2022 at 5:04 pm

        Her certainly did! And my pleasure!!! 💕

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  5. Rosaliene Bacchus says:
    December 26, 2022 at 2:49 pm

    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. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET says:
      December 26, 2022 at 3:04 pm

      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. Anna Waldherr says:
    December 26, 2022 at 3:35 pm

    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. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET says:
      December 26, 2022 at 4:39 pm

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

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  7. Dracul Van Helsing says:
    December 26, 2022 at 5:26 pm

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

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    1. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET says:
      December 26, 2022 at 6:31 pm

      Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts, Dracul. 🙂

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  8. Michele Lee says:
    December 26, 2022 at 5:31 pm

    I enjoy your artistic shares. 🙏🏻

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    1. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET says:
      December 26, 2022 at 6:30 pm

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

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  9. Anita Bacha says:
    December 26, 2022 at 9:33 pm

    Beautiful story and painting, Sunny 💗

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    1. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET says:
      December 28, 2022 at 11:42 pm

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

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      1. Anita Bacha says:
        December 28, 2022 at 11:47 pm

        My pleasure always,Sunny 🤗

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  10. Giadreams (themoviemylife.com) says:
    January 2, 2023 at 3:42 pm

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

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    1. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET says:
      January 2, 2023 at 3:45 pm

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

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      1. Giadreams (themoviemylife.com) says:
        January 2, 2023 at 3:47 pm

        My pleasure, as always. 😊

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  11. rajkkhoja says:
    January 4, 2023 at 9:14 pm

    Beautiful picture. Nice & interested!

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    1. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET says:
      January 4, 2023 at 10:53 pm

      😎❤️

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      1. rajkkhoja says:
        January 4, 2023 at 11:28 pm

        👍 Thanks!

        Like

      2. rajkkhoja says:
        January 5, 2023 at 12:46 am

        Thank you so much 😘!

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