Monthly Archives: July 2010

The Maids of Elfin-Mere

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Stephanie Piña

Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s first published illustration was The Maids of Elfen-Mere, drawn to illustrate a ballad by William Allingham titled “The Maids of Elphin-Mere”.  I am unaware why Rossetti chose a different spelling of the title.  I’ve searched through several … Continue reading →

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Jane Morris as Beatrice

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Stephanie Piña

Although Rossetti painted Jane Morris repeatedly, it is a bit unusual to see her painted as Beatrice.  Beatrice, Dante Alighieri’s  unrequited love,  is a character Rossetti strongly associated with Elizabeth Siddal.   There is another painting of Jane Morris as Beatrice … Continue reading →

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