John william Waterhouse was a British painter of the Victorian era who first painted in the Academic style and later embraced the legacy of the Pre Raphaelite Brotherhood. He drew inspiration from classical and romantic literature, painting scenes from Greek mythology and the Arthurian legends.
He has got to be my favourite artist of all times , his paintings are always a fresh source of inspiration for me, I just love, love his depiction of female figures , portrayal of landscape and attention to detail.
The Lady of shalott, 1888 
Ophelia, 1894 
The Sorceress, 1911 
The Shrine, 1895 
The Crystal ball , 1902 
Cleopatra, 1887 
John William Waterhouse ,Artist analysis sketchbook page 1 
John William Waterhouse ,Artist analysis sketchbook page 2 
The Toilet, 1889 
I am half sick of shadows, said the Lady of Shalott, 1915
Watercolor Journal 