Seamless repeat as a border print of this version (http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/1277722) " In this rendition of Tennyson's poem, John William Waterhouse (1849-1917) pictures the Lady of Shalott having just left her island, the stone stairs visible behind her, the loosening chain still in her hand. Rather than the mysterious and powerful figure portrayed by Hunt, she is a sorrowful maiden dressed in virginal white, which, like the crucifix and rosary next to the candles, suggest her spirituality. And, like the candles, only one of which still is lit, her life soon will be snuffed out, its sensuality, suggested by her red lips, long flowing hair, and low-slung girdle, unfulfilled. The tapestry that drags in the water is one that she wove on her loom and, in the two roundels that are visible, depicts the lady, herself, and Sir Lancelot, the cause both of her destruction and, in his affair with Queen Guinevere, that of Camelot itself. At the left margin of the canvas are two swallows, which, in their reappearance every spring, signify resurrection, just as the fallen leaf in the lady's lap signals her loss of innocence and impending death." Reference: J. W. Waterhouse (2002) by Peter Trippi. As always, any color, scale or orientation can be accommodated upon request! Original photo in Public Domain http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:JWW_TheLadyOfShallot_1888.jpg
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Petal Signature Cotton®
Design #1233869Everyday-use cotton for quilting, crafts and apparel
- Estimated shrinkage: 5-6% in length and 2-3% in width
- Perfect for quilting, craft projects, costuming, toys and accessories.
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Historically accurate reproductions from antique sources is my specialty, but I'm often inspired to reimagine them as exciting contemporary prints. Customization & licensing available. As seen in Apt Therapy, HGTV, Redbook, Vogue Italia, LA Times, BBC
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