{"product_id":"boreas-waterhouse","title":"Boreas by Waterhouse","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoreas, painted by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/John_William_Waterhouse\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJohn William Waterhouse\u003c\/a\u003e in 1903, is a representative work of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pre-raphaelite\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePre-Raphaelite movement\u003c\/a\u003e, which drew inspiration from mythology and classical literature to recreate scenes imbued with symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this painting, John portrays a young woman caught by the north wind, personified by the Greek god \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boreas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoreas\u003c\/a\u003e, reflecting the artist’s fascination with capturing the power and beauty of nature and evoking the spirit of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/claude-monet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClaude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e with his masterpiece \"\u003ca href=\"\/products\/woman-parasol-monet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWoman with a Parasol. Madame Monet and Her Son\u003c\/a\u003e\". The female figure, dressed in flowing fabrics, appears to struggle against the wind, a characteristic feature of Waterhouse’s compositions, where women often occupy a central role in situations of vulnerability or emotional ecstasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pre-Raphaelite movement is characterized by its detailed execution, the use of vivid \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ogden-nicholas-rood\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecolors\u003c\/a\u003e, and a narrative that connects the natural with the supernatural, all of which are evident in this painting. Moreover, the dynamism of the wind and its interaction with the landscape foreshadow the twentieth century’s artistic interest in movement and the perception of an ever-changing environment. With this work, Waterhouse continued his exploration of the female figure as a metaphor for forces beyond human control, a recurring theme throughout his artistic career.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stein-Arts","offers":[{"title":"24 x 32 in","offer_id":49475967779162,"sku":"","price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28 x 39 in","offer_id":49475967811930,"sku":"","price":378.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"34 x 46 in","offer_id":49475967844698,"sku":"","price":486.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 x 55 in","offer_id":49475967877466,"sku":"","price":618.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 x 65 in","offer_id":49475967910234,"sku":"","price":1306.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1851\/6314\/files\/boreas-waterhouse-webp.webp?v=1774651498","url":"https:\/\/stein-arts.com\/products\/boreas-john-waterhouse","provider":"Stein-Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}