I owe John William Waterhouse a great deal for helping me come to terms with my hair. For years I was bothered with my hair for being quite straight, fine and limp, until I came across Waterhouse’s paintings and noticed that many of his characters had hair not unlike mine. Nowadays whenever I start to feel uncomfortable with my hair I think “Waterhouse”, “Waterhouse”!
This photoshoot was probably unconsciously influenced by a Waterhouse’s painting, The Shrine. I’ve now noticed the stairs, too.
“The Shrine”, John William Waterhouse, 1895
I wonder why Waterhouse has called his painting “The Shrine”, however. I do remember that I hadn’t expected the title when I first found it out. I didn’t find the scene solemnly religious or ritualistic – but maybe the place is part of a shrine, or the scene itself is a shrine?
(Hair clip: high street
Dress: vintage 60s green floral sundress, available at shop.
Shoes: New Look, second-hand)
(Photos by JEG)
What a pretty green colour. Great location for a photo shoot. I too love the grounds of Dublin castle and also the Chester Beatty museum. (and btw, there is nothing wrong with your hair. It’s fabulous!)
Thank you Anne-Marie, you’re so kind! 🙂
so lovely!! kisses from Italy
Thank you so much Dabi! I love your new Oriental photoshoot by the way.