The Charmer by John William Waterhouse

The Charmer 1911

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gouache

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red and green

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allegories

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fish

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green hue

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symbol

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possibly oil pastel

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green background

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underpainting

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muted green

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pastel chalk drawing

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painting painterly

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impressionist inspired

John William Waterhouse's "The Charmer" (1911) is an enchanting Pre-Raphaelite painting depicting a woman in a verdant forest setting. She sits on a rocky ledge, her foot dangling over a stream teeming with fish. The woman plays a lyre, her gaze focused on the instrument, hinting at her enchanting musical ability. The lush greens of the forest and the luminous blue of her robe create a harmonious visual symphony. Waterhouse's intricate details and evocative imagery capture the magic and mystique of nature, making "The Charmer" a timeless masterpiece of Pre-Raphaelite art.

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