The Lady of Shalott 1878

John Atkinson Grimshaw's "The Lady of Shalott" (1878) depicts a woman lying asleep in a boat on a river. This Pre-Raphaelite painting, which is a popular genre amongst art enthusiasts, is inspired by Alfred Tennyson's poem of the same name. It is a hauntingly beautiful depiction of the tragic story of the Lady of Shalott, whose gaze at the world outside her tower is forbidden. The painting is characterized by a rich palette of warm colors, with the focus on the lady's pale skin against the dark hues of the sky and water. The effect is one of both beauty and foreboding, reflecting the Lady of Shalott's fate and her tragic demise.