Flora 1890

"Flora" is an oil painting by John William Waterhouse, completed in 1890, depicting a young woman in classical dress, seated in a garden setting with a fan in hand. The painting's subject is a celebration of nature and the beauty of the female form, employing Pre-Raphaelite principles of detailed realism and a focus on lush, floral arrangements. Waterhouse’s use of light and shadow creates a sense of serenity and tranquility, making the scene both visually appealing and symbolic of the eternal cycle of life and renewal.