The artwork, titled “Boreas,” was created by John William Waterhouse in 1903. It is an oil painting on canvas that measures 68.8 by 94 centimeters and belongs to the Romanticism art movement. The piece falls under the genre of mythological painting and is currently held in a private collection.
In the artwork, a female figure stands amidst a natural landscape, appearing to brace against a strong wind. The woman, whose attire is rendered with intricate detail, has her body slightly bent forward with her arms raised to hold her shawl against the wind’s force. Her attire, consisting of a dark, flowing dress and a large, light-gray shawl, billows dramatically, suggesting the presence of Boreas, the Greek god of the north wind. The background features a delicate depiction of trees and an overcast sky, enhancing the sense of movement and the tumultuous nature of the wind. The artist has employed a subdued yet naturalistic color palette, imbuing the scene with a somber and dynamic atmosphere.