Explore the captivating Pre-Raphaelite & Victorian paintings of John William Waterhouse (1849-1917). Discover his romantic masterpieces depicting mythology, Arthurian legends, and iconic heroines like Ophelia & The Lady of Shalott.
The Siren is a painting by John William Waterhouse. The painting depicts a siren sitting at the edge of a cliff, harp in hand and staring down a man floating in water, who in turn is staring up at her. According to the John William Waterhouse website, this picture was painted in 1900 and is now in a private collection. The estimated sale price for the painting in 2003 was one million pounds.
