What formats are available for The Lady of Shalott by John William Waterhouse?

The Lady of Shalott (1888) by John William Waterhouse is available in five formats: a 15" × 16" Natural Cotton Canvas Tote Bag ($35), an 11oz Glazed Ceramic Mug ($22), a 16" × 16" Woven Poly-Canvas Throw Pillow with insert ($38), a 5.75" × 8" Matte Hardcover Lined Journal ($28), and a 3" Two-Sided Ceramic Ornament with gold cord ($18). Every item carries the painting on one side and its museum wall plaque from Tate Britain on the other.

What is printed on the back of each The Lady of Shalott piece?

Instead of leaving the reverse blank, we print a museum wall plaque written specifically for The Lady of Shalott (1888). It covers how John William Waterhouse composed the work, the materials and techniques involved, and where the original hangs today at Tate Britain.

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Two-Sided Heavyweight Cotton Tote Bag • 15" × 16" Natural Canvas

The Lady of Shalott (1888) by John William Waterhouse, original masterpiece from Tate Britain

The Lady of Shalott by John William Waterhouse printed on natural canvas tote bag (Tote Bag • Front)

The Lady of Shalott by John William Waterhouse printed on natural canvas tote bag (Tote Bag • Back (Curatorial Plaque))

The Lady of Shalott by John William Waterhouse printed on natural canvas tote bag (On Shoulder • Front)

The Lady of Shalott by John William Waterhouse printed on natural canvas tote bag (On Shoulder • Back)

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Tate Britain, London

The Lady of Shalott

John William Waterhouse (1888)

Tate Britain

The Lady of Shalott

John William Waterhouse (1888)

An enduring masterwork of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood tradition, this poignant canvas brings Victorian Arthurian poetry to life with theatrical immediacy and psychological depth. Framing the doomed weaver as she casts off her mooring chain, the composition contrasts rich medieval tapestry textures against the hushed stillness of an autumn river. Departing from strict academic finish, the artist fused French plein-air naturalism in the windswept reeds with symbolic detail, where two extinguished candles leaving a single flame signal life’s final voyage.

Heavyweight natural cotton canvas printed with The Lady of Shalott on one side and its museum wall plaque on the other. Built with reinforced straps for books, daily errands, or a trip to the gallery.

Format: Canvas Tote Bag (15" × 16" Natural Canvas)

Made-To-Order: No Returns or Exchanges

Price $35.00

Materials, Dimensions & How It’s Made

Available Formats & Dimensions (The Lady of Shalott)

Canvas Tote Bag ($35) 15" × 16" heavyweight 100% natural cotton canvas with reinforced dual-stitched shoulder straps. Printed on both sides.

Ceramic Mug ($22) 11oz white glazed ceramic mug with a classic C-handle. Lead- and BPA-free, and safe for both the microwave and dishwasher.

Canvas Throw Pillow ($38) 16" × 16" woven poly-canvas cover with a hidden zipper and a soft, shape-retaining pillow insert included in the box.

Hardcover Journal ($28) 5.75" × 8" matte laminated hardcover notebook with 150 lined pages (75 sheets) and cleanly perforated page edges.

Ceramic Ornament ($18) 3" round two-sided glazed porcelain ornament, complete with a braided gold cord ready for hanging.

Why We Print on Both Sides

When you visit Tate Britain in London, half the magic of standing in front of The Lady of Shalott (1888) is leaning in to read the wall label next to the frame. We wanted our pieces to capture that same experience. One side shows John William Waterhouse’s work in crisp detail, and the other side carries its museum wall plaque so the history behind the canvas is never lost.

Collector Reviews (5.0 / 5 • 27 Reviews)

Hannah R. ★★★★★ (5/5)

Verified Format: Canvas Tote Bag

“The color fidelity on The Lady of Shalott is remarkable, and having the curatorial wall plaque from Tate Britain printed on the reverse makes it a genuine conversation piece.”

David K. ★★★★★ (5/5)

Verified Format: Ceramic Mug

“Bought this for an art history colleague who adores John William Waterhouse. The print is crisp on both sides and the historical notes on the reverse are wonderfully researched.”

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