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Isabella and the Pot of Basil

Name: Isabella and the Pot of Basil
SKU: 806
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Waterproof vinyl sticker of the Pre-Raphaelite painting “Isabella and the Pot of Basil” by John William Waterhouse. This painting is based on an 1820 poem by John Keats. “The poem tells the tale of Isabella, a young woman, whose family intend to marry her to “some high noble and his olive trees”, but who falls…

John William Waterhouse, Pre-Raphaelite Stickers

Description

Waterproof vinyl sticker of the Pre-Raphaelite painting “Isabella and the Pot of Basil” by John William Waterhouse. This painting is based on an 1820 poem by John Keats.

“The poem tells the tale of Isabella, a young woman, whose family intend to marry her to “some high noble and his olive trees”, but who falls in love with Lorenzo, one of her brothers’ employees. When the brothers learn of this they murder Lorenzo and bury his body. His ghost informs Isabella in a dream. She exhumes the body and buries the head in a pot of basil which she tends obsessively while pining away”

Discover more items featuring this artist by visiting our John William Waterhosue Collection.

QUALITIES:

Waterproof
UV-Ray Resistant for up to 3 years
Dishwasher safe
An extra lip around the sticker for easy removal from the backing
Please avoid contact with products that contain alcohol

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Processing time: 1-2 business days
Eco-friendly shipping materials

ABOUT THE ART:

John William Waterhouse’s painting *Isabella and the Pot of Basil* vividly illustrates a poignant moment from the poem by John Keats. Completed in 1888, the artwork depicts Isabella, grief-stricken and tenderly holding a pot of basil. Her expression of profound sorrow conveys the deep emotional impact of her tragic love story. Waterhouse uses rich, warm colors to highlight Isabella’s sorrow and the tragic beauty of the scene.

In addition, the background of the painting features lush, detailed flora, symbolizing both the vitality and the demise of her love. The pot of basil, a key element in the story, represents Isabella’s devotion and her ultimate despair. Consequently, the painting’s composition draws viewers’ eyes directly to the pot, enhancing its symbolic significance.

Moreover, the contrast between the vibrant greens of the basil and the muted tones of Isabella’s dress emphasizes her emotional state. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail and use of light create a sense of intimacy and drama, capturing the essence of Keats’s narrative.

Therefore, Waterhouse’s *Isabella and the Pot of Basil* not only portrays a tragic love story but also demonstrates his skill in conveying complex emotions through art.