Monthly Archives: February 2008

Handwriting Analysis of Lizzie Siddal and Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Stephanie Piña

I have just posted an article at lizziesiddal.com that was sent to me from author Jack Challem.  It is a fabulous insight into the personalities of Rossetti and Lizzie, determined from their handwriting. Go!  Read!  Discuss!

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Genius in Beauty

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Stephanie Piña

Genius in Beauty by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (Painting shown is Regina Cordium, painted by Rossetti in 1866 using Alexa Wilding as a model.) Beauty like hers is genius. Not the call Of Homer’s or of Dante’s heart sublime, – Not … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Arthur Hughes

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Stephanie Piña
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A Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Stephanie Piña

Written by Dante Gabriel Rossetti to Elizabeth Siddal A VALENTINE Yesterday was St. Valentine. Thought you at all, dear dove divine, Upon the beard in sorry trim And rueful countenance of him, That Orson who’s your valentine? He daubed, you … Continue reading →

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The Tale of Pygmalion Told in a Series of Four Paintings

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Stephanie Piña

Pygmalion and Galatea I: The Heart Desires Pygmalion and Galatea II: The Hand Refrains Pygmalion and Galatea III: The Godhead Fires Pygmalion and Galatea IV: The Soul Attains The tale of Pygmalion dates back to Ovid’s Metamorphoses. The paintings featured … Continue reading →

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Pre-Raphaelite Links!

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Stephanie Piña

With my all-consuming passion for Pre-Raphaelite art, I am thrilled to see so many Pre-Raph inspired sites online right now.  The Pre-Raphaelites have been dismissed for so many years.  I think that through the internet and the opportunity for people … Continue reading →

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Love and Sleep

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Stephanie Piña

Love and Sleep, by Algernon Charles Swinburne Lying asleep between the strokes of night I saw my love lean over my sad bed, Pale as the duskiest lily’s leaf or head, Smooth-skinned and dark, with bare throat made to bite, … Continue reading →

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