Destiny (1900) by John William Waterhouse

Destiny - John William Waterhouse - 1900

Artwork Information

TitleDestiny
ArtistJohn William Waterhouse
Date1900
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions53.75 x 67.5 cm
Art MovementRomanticism
Current LocationTowneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley, UK

About Destiny

The artwork, titled “Destiny,” was created by John William Waterhouse in 1900. This piece, rendered in oil on canvas, measures 53.75 by 67.5 cm and belongs to the Romanticism art movement. It falls under the genre of history painting and is currently housed in Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum in Burnley, UK.

In the artwork, a young woman in a vibrant red dress is depicted sipping from a blue bowl while gazing contemplatively into the distance. The scene is framed by an arched window that opens up to a luminescent seascape where several ships with billowing sails can be seen. Rich in detail, the woman’s posture and serene expression suggest a sense of reflection and anticipation. The use of warm tones and the intricate detail of both the foreground and the background elements create a harmonious and evocative composition, characteristic of Waterhouse’s style within the Romanticism movement.

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