I am Half Sick of Shadows, Said the Lady of Shalott c.1916

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"I am Half-Sick of Shadows," Said the Lady of Shalott is a painting by the British Pre-Raphaelite artist John William Waterhouse, completed circa 1916. The artwork is one of several by Waterhouse that depict scenes from Alfred, Lord Tennyson's 1832 poem "The Lady of Shalott." This particular painting captures a moment from the poem in which the Lady of Shalott, confined under a mysterious curse to weave a continuous web without looking directly at the outside world, expresses weariness with her life of shadows and reflections.

Waterhouse's interpretation is rich in symbolic detail and captures the Pre-Raphaelite fascination with Arthurian legend, medievalism, and the plight of the tragic woman. The painting portrays the Lady of Shalott seated beside her loom, upon which she weaves the mirrored reflections of the world outside her window. The title of the work is a direct quote from the poem, reflecting the Lady's growing frustration with her indirect experience of life and her yearning for genuine engagement with the world.

The composition of the painting is notable for its attention to the textures and patterns of the Lady's surroundings, as well as the use of light and color to convey the ethereal and claustrophobic atmosphere of her tower prison. Waterhouse's work is often celebrated for its ability to evoke emotion and narrative through visual means, and "I am Half-Sick of Shadows," Said the Lady of Shalott is a prime example of his skill in bringing literary subjects to life on canvas.

As of the knowledge cutoff date, the painting is part of a private collection and has been exhibited in various art galleries and museums, allowing the public to appreciate Waterhouse's contribution to the Pre-Raphaelite movement and the enduring appeal of Tennyson's poetry. The work continues to be studied and admired for its aesthetic qualities and its embodiment of the themes of isolation, longing, and the tension between art and life.

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