John William Waterhouse was a painter of classical; historical; and literary subjects. Before entering the Royal Academy schools in 1870; Waterhouse assisted his father in his studio. His early works were of classical themes in the spirit of Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema and Frederic Leighton; and were exhibited at the Royal Academy; the Society of British Artists and the Dudley Gallery. In the late 1870s and the 1880s; Waterhouse made several trips to Italy; where he painted genre scenes. The latter painting reveals Waterhouses growing interest in themes associated with the Pre-Raphaelites; particularly tragic or powerful femmes fatales; as well as plein-air painting. In the 1890s Waterhouse began to exhibit portraits. In 1900 he was the primary instigator of the Artists War Fund; creating Destiny; and contributing to a theatrical performance. Despite suffering from increasing frailty during the final decade of his life; Waterhouse continued painting until his death from cancer in 1917.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Excellent bio of a haunted geniusBy NocturnalIm just finishing this book and wanted to stay home from work just so I could continue to read it. I have loved Robbins choreography since WSS (movie) came out when I was 8 years old. I was lucky to be living in NYC and got to see some of his ballets/dances. He lived an exciting life and yet lived under a cloud that he wasnt quite good enough; that someone would discover the truth (that he wsa just faking it) and call him out; feared being discovered that he was Jewish and; and at least for half of his life; feared hed be labeled a homosexual. Thats a lot of hiding and self-doubt. And yet; he created dances like no one else has. This book exposes all this; in a gentle; loving manner so you come to love this man; care about who he was behind the celebrity. It makes you wonder if all of his fears was the reason he drove himself (and everyone else) do relentlessly to excel. It makes you wonder if insecurity is what makes for a great dancer (many dancers seem to have a whole lot of self-doubt). It makes you wonder what he may have been like or may have achieved (or not achieved) had he grown up feeling loved and cherished by everyone; confident about his abilities; proud of his heritage; etc. Its sad to think that he went through life feeling that no one really loved and understood him. Many probably did but he couldnt see that. I am glad Robbins inhabited this world and gave us; for whatever reason; his heart and soul in his dances and directing and everything else.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This is a brilliant book. You can feel the love and respect ...By Elaine SheferThis is a brilliant book. You can feel the love and respect and awe of the author for Jerome Robbins. Although it is incredibly researched and factual it is never dull in spite of all the minute details. She knows everything about him; professionally and personally. It is never gossipy; only warm and humanistic. When you finish the book you actually miss Jerome Robbins and now that I indeed finished the book; and it was not a small book; I want to read it over again; just to be near this genius and incredible person. What a privilege those who worked with him had; to be near such a man; so dedicated to his art; so creative and so exciting. Yes; this was a great book. Its a real page turner. I couldnt put it down.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very good biography.By Rosalie S.Jerome Robbins life is fascinating. He was an amazing dancer; choreographer; director; and producer; and and his work was very important in the development of dance in America.
