{"product_id":"the-soul-of-the-rose","title":"The Soul of the Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Soul of the Rose\u003c\/em\u003e was painted in 1908 by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn William Waterhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e, during the later years of his career. By this time, Waterhouse had already established himself as a leading figure associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement, though his work had evolved into a softer, more introspective style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe painting is inspired by a line from Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s poem \u003cem\u003eThe Bride’s Prelude\u003c\/em\u003e, reflecting the close relationship between literature and painting that defined much of Waterhouse’s work. Rather than illustrating a specific story, the piece represents a mood and an idea, a hallmark of his later paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003cem\u003eThe Soul of the Rose\u003c\/em\u003e is considered one of Waterhouse’s most enduring works. It reflects the Edwardian era’s fascination with romanticism, symbolism, and emotional restraint, and stands as a mature example of how Waterhouse blended poetic influence with classical composition. The painting is housed in a public collection and remains widely reproduced as one of his most recognizable and beloved works.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John William Waterhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49977617055937,"sku":"TDAG-140S","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8594\/6049\/files\/SoulRoseOrig.jpg?v=1770991804","url":"https:\/\/checkout.thediamondartgallery.com\/products\/the-soul-of-the-rose","provider":"The Diamond Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}