The Lady of Shalott – A Journey of Fate Print Art

By John William Waterhouse (1888)

She drifts, caught between prophecy and longing. A woman cursed to never look upon the outside world, now sailing toward an uncertain fate. The river is calm, but her sorrow is heavy—her hands barely gripping the boat, her lips parted as if whispering a final farewell.

Inspired by Alfred Lord Tennyson’s haunting poem, Waterhouse captures the tragic beauty of a woman stepping beyond the boundaries of fate. Her fiery red hair glows against the dark water, her white gown billows like a ghost of the life she’s leaving behind. The intricate embroidery beneath her tells of past luxury, now abandoned as she surrenders to the river’s flow.

A story of beauty, loss, and defiance. Hang this in your space, and let it whisper tales of poetry, art, and the bittersweet nature of destiny.

This isn’t just a painting—it’s a legend. Own it.