Miranda (1875) by John William Waterhouse

Miranda - John William Waterhouse - 1875

Artwork Information

TitleMiranda
ArtistJohn William Waterhouse
Date1875
Art MovementRomanticism

About Miranda

The artwork, titled “Miranda,” was painted by John William Waterhouse in 1875. Created during the Romanticism art movement, this piece is categorized as a literary painting.

In the artwork, a young woman clad in a flowing, light-colored dress sits on a rocky outcrop by the shore, looking contemplatively towards the distant, turbulent sea. The sky is overcast, with dense clouds casting a somber mood over the scene, accentuated by the calm yet moody palette of blues and grays. The woman’s serene yet pensive expression appears to be absorbed in the motion of the waves, reflecting a sense of longing or melancholy that is intrinsic to Romanticism. The meticulous rendering of the landscape and the figure’s pose creates a visual narrative rich in emotion, resonating with themes of nature, solitude, and introspection.

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