John William Waterhouse The Tempest Miranda Shipwreck Romantic Poster
Waterhouse paints Miranda from Shakespeare’s play watching a ship break apart on the rocks. A dramatic Pre-Raphaelite seascape of stormy waves and rocky shore.
Description
In this Romantic oil, Miranda stands on a storm-lashed shore as the ship carrying her future husband is wrecked on the rocks. John William Waterhouse renders churning turquoise waves, billowing sails, and flowing red hair with luminous detail. A striking piece for lovers of Shakespeare, myth, and maritime art. Its deep blue gown and vivid seascape draw the eye in any room.
