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WATERHOUSE John William Portrait of Claire Kenworthy 19th century

WATERHOUSE John William Portrait of Claire Kenworthy 19th century460 × 599 pixels
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Oil on canvas, 35 x 27 in. (88.9 x 68.5 cm.) private collection

Claire Kenworthy was the artist's niece by marriage.

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WATERHOUSE John William Gather ye rosebuds while ye may 1909

WATERHOUSE John William Gather ye rosebuds while ye may 1909493 × 599 pixels
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Oil on canvas, 100 × 83 cm (39.37 × 32.68 in), private collection

Inspired by the 17th century poem "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" by Robert Herrick.

"Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old Time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles today
Tomorrow will be dying."

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WATERHOUSE John William Saint Cecilia (detail) 1895

WATERHOUSE John William Saint Cecilia (detail) 1895

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John William Waterhouse, English, 1849 - 1917. Pre-Raphaelite
Oil on canvas, private collection

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WATERHOUSE John William Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, c.1908

WATERHOUSE John William  Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, c.1908484 × 599 pixels
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John William Waterhouse (1849-1917)
Study. Red chalk and pencil, 29 x 35 cm (11.42" x 13.78") Private collection

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