The tempest john william waterhouse biography

John William Waterhouse often painted Greek mythology characters, Arthurian legends, and characters in Shakesperian plays. For instance, in this case, Miranda is a character from Shakespeare's The Tempest, a play performed in 1611.

In this painting, Miranda appears to be gazing at a dark and stormy sea. There is an image of a ship being thrashed by the waves, rain, and strong winds in the sea.

According to The Tempest by Shakespeare, the ship in the water belongs to Miranda's father.

Her father is Duke Prospero.

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Miranda and her father had been detailed on an island for almost twelve years after being exiled from Milan by Antonio, her father's power-seeking brother.

In addition to sourcing inspiration from literature and Britain's culture, the artist mainly focused on ladies who experienced a revelation.

In this particular painting. Miranda was the only female character to appear on stage in Shakespeare's The Tempest. The play depicts her with concern a