A Roman Beginning: The Early Life and Influences of John William Waterhouse John William Waterhouse, a name inextricably linked to the romanticism of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, didn’t emerge from the misty landscapes often associated with that artistic circle. His story began far removed from those familiar scenes – in Rome, Italy, during his formative years. Born in 1849 to English parents, Waterhouse spent his early childhood imme…