Notes About The Poem

May include: A painting of a woman in a white dress sitting in a boat on a river. The woman has long red hair and is looking to the right. The boat is dark brown and has a golden prow. The river is calm and there are trees on both sides of the river.

#98 on the Top 100 New Poems list as of Aug 10, 2026

John William Waterhouse

John William Waterhouse
couldn’t paint any female in a blouse.
Pre-Raphaelite, he painted his muses in the nude
or in gowns with tragedy or mythical allure imbued.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Crandall Avatar
August 4, 2026 at 8:17 PM
haha, couldn't paint a female in a blouse - good one! Hey, I know this picture. I did an Ekphrais on it a year ago!
Poet Avatar
August 4, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Andrea, my hearty congratulations on your contest win, with this so beautiful and well-composed poem.
Kerr Avatar
August 4, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Andrea, I have returned with hearty rounds of applause for your selection with this marvellous clerihew.✨⭐ Light and care. Howard
Maverick Avatar
August 4, 2026 at 1:14 AM
So let me get this straight..He couldnt paint in a blouse? So he was in the nude? And his subjects were under heavy covers with sadness, and allure Shining somehow through.? And oeople Think i'm mad beleiving in miracles.' Lol))) i know..I kmow you are overwhelmed at my perceptiveness.' All blessings btw.)
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 2:21 PM
who knew?
Maverick Avatar
August 4, 2026 at 1:39 AM
The government probably.? Lol)))
Narain Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Intersting lead. I will look up his paintngs when I get little time. Nice reflections on his outlook.
DiMino Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 8:02 AM
No complaints from me:)) Love it! Well done, Andrea.
Kendrick Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 3:59 AM
An interesting last name given to this family, Andrea. I see the example does have on a blouse though. 👏✍️📖Wa to go. Sara K.
Dietrich Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Blouses were not in those days. This picture represents a woman of medieval lore. She has on a long gown with a sash or belt if some kind
Gibbons Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Hey Andrea I loveee this write n painting ✍️🎨 you are a genius with words n styles fir sure ✍️❤️ I learn alot from your creations ❤️ hugzzz friend have a great week creating masterpieces ❤️😀
Cunningham Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Agh yes the lady of shalot, I only heard of him yesterday when IE used the same pic. Tom🌹🐬
Godwin Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Is this for Brian? He likes this form a great deal it seems. Very clever. Where did you find your images? I have enjoying many you've used.
Empress Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 8:14 PM
How strange I posted an ekphrasis for this painting yesterday! Hahha sweet soul aunt! We are connected! Truly!!! Love this!!!
Dietrich Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 9:07 PM
I know. It's so funny. I was looking for British painters' names that would rhyme. The other painters I found could not be rhymed so I was left with Waterhouse. He is such a cool painter.
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