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Arthur HughesPosted onJune 4, 2015August 24, 2019

The Unrequited Love of Mariana

Above is Sir John Everett Millais’ painting Mariana, which I’ve blogged about before in this post. Her dress is bluer than blue, the stained glass…

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BooksPosted onFebruary 18, 2015January 27, 2016

Lewis Carroll and the Pre-Raphaelites

Alice in Wonderland has a strong hold on our popular culture.  Over a century has passed since it and the sequel Through the Looking Glass…

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Burne-JonesPosted onJanuary 13, 2015September 8, 2016

King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid

Sir Edward Burne-Jones’ painting King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid is based on the story of an African King who had never felt any attraction…

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Burne-JonesPosted onNovember 27, 2013January 5, 2015

Portrait of Margaret Burne-Jones

Sir Edward Burne-Jones’ portrait of his daughter Margaret is another example of  mirror paintings that I adore. It’s not the mirror itself that I love;…

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Dante Gabriel RossettiPosted onAugust 25, 2013January 5, 2015

Dante Gabriel Rossetti photographed by Lewis Carroll

Dante Gabriel Rossetti, photographed by Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson).  Taken in 1863, the year after the death of Rossetti’s wife Lizzie.

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Georgiana Burne-JonesPosted onAugust 18, 2013January 5, 2015

Image of the Week: Georgiana Burne-Jones

Georgiana Burne-Jones, photographed by Frederick Hollyer. Circa 1890.    

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Elizabeth SiddalPosted onAugust 11, 2013January 5, 2015

Image of the Week: Photograph of Elizabeth Siddal

  Photograph of Elizabeth Siddal Rossetti. For more, visit lizziesiddal.com

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Fanny CornforthPosted onAugust 4, 2013January 4, 2015

Photograph of Fanny Cornforth

Speaking of mirrors, here’s a photograph of Fanny Cornforth. Taken in the garden of Dante Gabriel Rosstti’s home, 16 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea.  1860s.

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PhotographyPosted onMay 15, 2012

Timelessness of the Pre-Raphaelites captured in evocative image

Delaware Art Museum has posted this image on their Facebook page, and I am grateful that they allowed me to share it here as well.…

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PhotographyPosted onNovember 24, 2011January 4, 2015

Pre-Raphaelites in Vogue

  I have just purchased a copy of Vogue for the first time in my life. The Pre-Raphaelite themed photographs are stunning. This one, on…

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Link LovePosted onAugust 4, 2009

Link: Pre-Raphaelite Inspired Photographer John Knight

Just happened upon this little beauty: John Knight’s era-spanning work encapsulates the fragile beauty of Pre-Raphaelite art with cutting-edge photography, creating a fascinating twist on…

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Jane Burden MorrisPosted onMay 7, 2008January 3, 2015

Kelmscott Manor

My friend Jack Challem emailed me several days ago. He’s has been kind enough to share priceless info with me before, namely an article about Elizabeth…

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Julia Margaret CameronPosted onJanuary 14, 2008March 23, 2009

Julia Margaret Cameron Exhibit

When Julia Margaret Cameron was given a camera on her 48th birthday, a passion was born.  The images she created are breathtaking, their composition is…

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ExhibitsPosted onDecember 1, 2007March 23, 2009

VICTORIAN VISIONS OF PHOTOGRAPHY AT LADY LEVER ART GALLERY

Via 24 Hour Museum: Exhibited from December 1 – March 16 2008, Victorian Visions features around 40 photographs  selected from the V&A collection for display.  …

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