Boreas

Date: 1903
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: private collection

"Boreas" is an oil painting by British artist John William Waterhouse , completed around 1903. This painting depicts a figure from Greek mythology , Boreas, who was the god of winter and the north wind.

The painting "Boreas" shows Boreas as a male figure, whose hair and beard are blown by the wind and whose body is in motion. He holds a young woman in his hands, which he carries into the air. This woman is a symbol of spring and blooming life, and is dressed in light clothes, which contrasts with Bore's wind and winter.

Water and movement are frequent themes in Waterhouse's art, and "Boreas" portrays this theme perfectly. The painting captures the drama of the moment when Boreas abducts the woman, creating an impression of movement and energy. Waterhouse is also renowned for his skillful capture of detail and texture, evident in the subtle rendering of the characters' clothing.

This painting is one of many works in which Waterhouse combined mythology and romantic realism. His work was influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites, an art movement that focused on detailed and expressive painting. "Boreas" exemplifies Waterhouse's ability to capture beauty and drama in a mythological context.

Waterhouse painted picture Boreas in 1903. Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is portrait. This art piece is located in a private collection This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

John William Waterhouse (1849-1917). English painter known for his paintings of female figures from classical mythology. Among his most famous paintings is Ophelia shortly before her death braiding flowers in her hair (although the painting is from 1888, it was lost for a long time until found again). Waterhouse had planned to paint a whole series of paintings with the motif of Ophelia, but serious illness - cancer - did not allow him to finish his work. His canvas motif, The Temptation of Miranda, is also worth mentioning. A classical motif is also his Narcis, viewing his reflection in the water.