To continue the Keats theme, let’s look at the first painting Millais painted as a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Lorenzo and Isabella is based on Keats’ poem Isabella, or, the Pot of Basil. I’ve touched on the poem briefly in this post about William Holman Hunt’s painting of the same subject. Basically, Isabella and [...]
I recently saw an interview with Jane Campion on Charlie Rose and was blown away as she discussed her latest film, Bright Star. Bright Star is based on the three-year romance between John Keats and Fanny Brawne, which was cut short by Keats’ untimely death at age 25. I look forward to seeing this film. [...]
I had seen this painting several times in books and online, but when I saw it in person I was blown away. The painting is quite large, measuring 73.5 x 45.5 inches. Due to its size, the painting draws you in, completely dominating the room and immersing you in every detail. The painting illustrates a [...]
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