Monthly Archives: March 2009

April Love: A Pre-Raphaelite Painting Revisited

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

I have been following the progress of The Lady of Shalott film project.  With every new photo they share from the set I am struck by their attention to detail. Feast your eyes upon this modern representation of the Arthur … Continue reading →

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Sidonia von Bork by Sir Edward Burne-Jones

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

The intricate pattern of Sidonia’s gown is amazing. Painted in 1860, Sidonia von Bork is an early watercolor by Burne-Jones and is based on the book Sidonia the Sorceress.  Burne-Jones used model Fanny Cornforth (a Rossetti favorite) to portray Sidonia.  … Continue reading →

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New image added to LizzieSiddal.com

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

Drawn by Elizabeth Siddal, At the Milliners is privately owned. For security reasons, the owner would prefer to remain anonymous. I am grateful that they have so graciously shared this image with LizzieSiddal.com. The owner did have this to say: … Continue reading →

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Willowwood

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

Willowwood, by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (also see An Echo from Willowwood by Christina Rossetti I I sat with Love upon a woodside well, Leaning across the water, I and he; Nor ever did he speak nor looked at me, But … Continue reading →

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Facebook page for Pre-Raphaelite Sisterhood

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

I am in the process of creating a Facebook page for Pre-Raphaelite Sisterhood.  It’s a work in progress and I’ve never been very active on Facebook, so I’m a bit out of my element (a feeling I loathe).  But if … Continue reading →

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An Echo from Willowwood

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

An Echo from Willowwood by Christina Rossetti “O ye, all ye that walk in Willowwood.” (D.G. Rossetti) Two gazed into a pool, he gazed and she, Not hand in hand, yet heart in heart, I think, Pale and reluctant on … Continue reading →

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Lucrezia Borgia

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

Lucrezia Borgia, painted by Dante Gabriel Rossetti 1860-1. I believe the model to be Fanny Cornforth. According to the Tate, Rossetti repainted her face several years after completing the painting. The tale of the Borgias captivated Rossetti. Lucrezia Borgia (1480-1519) … Continue reading →

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