This elegant journal features a classic painting by John William Waterhouse - A Mermaid. This multipurpose notebook has a beautiful glossy cover, 120 lined pages, and measures 6" X 9"--the perfect size for carrying around. Great for personal use or gifting! The ocean-themed diary can be used for: gratitude journaling creative writing reflections affirmations, goals, and more!

Vol. for 1867 includes Illustrated catalogue of the Paris Universal Exhibition.

This illustrated book focuses on the Pre-Raphaelite artists and their radical departure from artistic conventions. Barringer explores the meanings encoded in Pre-Raphaelite paintings and analyses key pictures and their significance within the complex social and cultural matrix of 19th century Britain.

With his grand scale and richly colored canvases and studies, John William Waterhouse (1849-1917) was one of the most influential painters of the 19th century. In this brilliantly illustrated survey, edited by a leading Waterhouse scholar, the painter's seductive vision of femininity is captured in sumptuous reproductions and illuminated by an engaging and informative text. Published to accompany an important exhibition of the artist's work, the book explores Waterhouse's creative responses to such contemporary concerns as medievalism, the classical tradition, and spiritualism. A comprehensive examination of his life and work, including his well-known painting "The Lady of Shallott, "this volume explores also the artist's connection to the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and his engagement with French art of the period.