The Lady of Shalott – John William Waterhouse, 1888
Framed Canvas Reproduction
Step into the world of Arthurian legend and tragic beauty with The Lady of Shalott, John William Waterhouse’s most iconic and emotionally haunting masterpiece. Inspired by Alfred Lord Tennyson’s famed poem, this 1888 painting captures the precise moment the cursed Lady sets out from her tower—knowing it will lead to her doom—drifting downstream toward Camelot in a fragile, flower-laden boat.
Waterhouse renders the scene with breathtaking sensitivity: the Lady’s white gown billows around her, one hand clutching the chain, the other resting near the woven tapestry of her life. Her face is filled with sorrow and resignation, illuminated by the muted light of the overcast riverbank. Every detail—from the flickering lantern to the fallen crucifix—adds symbolic weight to this poetic farewell.
This museum-quality framed canvas reproduction preserves the original’s romantic palette, masterful composition, and emotional resonance. Ideal for collectors of Pre-Raphaelite art, literary subjects, or deeply symbolic works of feminine tragedy, The Lady of Shalott remains one of the most beloved images of 19th-century art.