Monthly Archives: June 2009

Mortal Love

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

I’ve seen this book online many times, but when I happened upon it in the library I could not resist its call. How can I not be tempted to read a book with a Rossetti stunner gracing the cover? At … Continue reading →

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The Lady of Shalott film now available on DVD

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

I am so excited that The Lady of Shalott in now available for purchase on DVD! The DVD includes: The DVD includes: A magical dramatisation of the poem, The Lady of Shalott. Alfred Tennyson (Ben Poole) reading the poem to … Continue reading →

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Rossetti in the Subway

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

Once again I must express my gratitude to Jack Challem for sending me such a marvelous image.  Jack was recently in London and just happened across this mural inspired by Rossetti’s The Beloved in the Pimlico Underground station, which is … Continue reading →

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Rossetti and His Baubles

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

After the previous post about the hair pin (also see this post at The Beautiful Necessity)  I spent today collecting images of recurring jewelry in Rossetti paintings.  So far I have: Rossetti adorned her hair with a lovely white rose … Continue reading →

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Hair Adornment in Rossetti Paintings

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

I love to search the paintings of Dante Gabriel Rossetti because he adds so many details and symbolism.  It’s hard not to notice this beautiful spiral-shaped hair clip that seems to have migrated from one canvas to another: A Christmas … Continue reading →

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