Hylas and the Nymphs by John William Waterhouse

Hylas and the Nymphs 1896

johnwilliamwaterhouse

Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester, UK

impressionist

impressionistic

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

roman-mythology

neo expressionist

underpainting

mythology

painting painterly

impressionist inspired

chaotic composition

expressionist

"Hylas and the Nymphs" (1896) by John William Waterhouse depicts the Greek myth of Hylas, a young hero, lured to his doom by nymphs in a freshwater spring. The Pre-Raphaelite artist Waterhouse is known for his captivating paintings that blend myth and fantasy with realistic details. This piece, with its lush greenery and shimmering water, draws the viewer into the mystical world of the nymphs, highlighting their alluring beauty and seductive power. The artwork, currently housed in the Manchester Art Gallery, is an example of the Symbolist movement.