The Soul of the Rose

Name: The Soul of the Rose
Brand: John William Waterhouse
SKU: the-soul-of-the-rose
Price: 222 USD
Availability: InStock

John William Waterhouse

Item Number: 29845

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John William Waterhouse’s The Soul of the Rose (1908) is a poetic ode to love, longing, and the intimate connection between humans and nature. Inspired by Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem Come ...

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Features “The Soul of the Rose” by John William Waterhouse

Main Features
Author	John William Waterhouse
Color	Green, Pink, Red, Brown, Blue, Beige, White
Tags	Art, Painting, Nature, Smell, Classical, Serene, Peaceful, Romantic, Historical, Figure, Dress, Wall, Leaves
Main Features
Alternate Titles	Waterhouse’s Romantic Reflection
Art Movement	Pre-Raphaelitism
Historical Events	Symbolism And Romanticism
Visual and Stylistic Elements
Brushwork/Texture	Soft And Delicate
Focal Point	The Woman Smelling A Rose
Light Source	Gentle Backlight From The Rose
Objects	Woman , Flowers , Roses , Garden , Dress , Wall , Leaves , Plant , Building
Orientation	Vertical
Perspective	Close-Up Romantic Perspective
Original Masterpiece Features
Condition/Restoration History	Well-Preserved
Creation Process	Oil On Canvas
Inscriptions/Signatures	Signed By Waterhouse
Patron/Commissioner	Private Collector
Provenance	Tate Britain, London
Influences and Related Works
Influences	Romantic Symbolism
Related Works	Ophelia
Exhibition and Market Information
Auction Price	Various Museums And Private Collections
Criticism & Reception	Considered A Masterpiece Of Romantic Symbolism
Cultural Significance	Symbolizes Love, Loss, And Memory
Current Owner	Various Museums And Private Collections
Exhibition History	Tate Britain, London
Insurance Value	Various Museums And Private Collections
Market Trends	Various Museums And Private Collections
Public Domain Status	Various Museums And Private Collections
Reproductions	Various Museums And Private Collections

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Description “The Soul of the Rose” by John William Waterhouse

John William Waterhouse’s The Soul of the Rose (1908) is a poetic ode to love, longing, and the intimate connection between humans and nature. Inspired by Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem Come into the Garden, Maud, the painting captures a moment of quiet reverie. As though attracted into a personal realm of recollection and feeling, a woman wearing flowing clothing leans in the direction of a rose and breathes in its aroma. Her melancholy demeanour creates feelings of sensuality, nostalgia, and love longing, suggesting a profound, unsaid bond with the flower.

The composition is imbued with warmth and harmony, radiating a sense of timeless beauty. The woman’s auburn hair, styled with gentle waves, mirrors the softness of her surroundings, blending seamlessly with the floral hues. The wall, overgrown with vibrant roses, acts not just as a backdrop but as a metaphor for the interplay of beauty and fragility. Waterhouse’s mastery of light and color is evident in the delicate shading of the woman’s skin and the luminous petals of the roses, creating a scene that feels both intimate and ethereal. The rose, symbolizing love and passion, is central to the narrative, as the woman’s posture conveys both reverence and vulnerability.

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