#victorian history
moses’ mother by simeon solomon (1860)
“the sleeper”, inspired by edgar allan poe’s eponymous poem, by dante gabriel rossetti (1846-1847)
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previews of the pre-raphaelite sisterhood exhibit catalogue, by jan marsh and peter funnell. featuring the work of elizabeth siddal, christina rossetti, evelyn de morgan, fanny eaton, and other women from the pre-raphaelite movement, the exhibition runs at the national portrait gallery until 26 january 2020. you can purchase the catalogue here.
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we have merchandise! purchase your very own pre-raphaelist tshirt on redbubble, featuring a transparent elizabeth siddal as drawn by dante gabriel rossetti in 1852.
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mother and child, painted by frederic george stephens circa 1854. stephens was born 10 october 1811, and although best known for being an art critic, his artistic achievements as a founding members of the pre-raphaelite brotherhood have gone largely unappreciated.
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“two girls in a conservatory” (cira 1850s), recently discovered to have been painted by pre-raphelite artist arthur hughes
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dante gabriel rossetti’s woodcut for the frontsipiece from the 1862 first edition of “goblin market and other poems” by christina rossetti
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