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Tag Archives: Holman Hunt
True Painters of Light
When the artist Thomas Kinkade rose to fame, I could net help but be irritated when he styled himself as the “Painter of Light” and then proceeded to trademark it as his title. Because there are artists among the Pre-Raphaelite … Continue reading
Posted in Arthur Hughes, Christina Rossetti, Elizabeth Siddal, Millais, William Holman Hunt
Tagged Arthur Hughes, Brave, Holman Hunt, Light, Millais
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Pre-Raphaelites and Shakespeare: Claudio and Isabella
Claudio and Isabella, painted by William Holman Hunt, is based on Shakespeare’s play Measure for Measure. “The choice of such a scene is typical of Hunt’s preoccupation with sin and guilt and his intensely moralistic approach to art.” Christopher Wood, … Continue reading
Valentine Rescuing Sylvia from Proteus
Based on Shakespeare’s Two Gentleman of Verona, this was one of William Holman Hunt’s most successful paintings. Lizzie Siddal, one of my favorite Pre-Raphaelite models, modeled for Sylvia. We can not see her features in this image, though. Hunt repainted … Continue reading
Posted in Elizabeth Siddal, William Holman Hunt
Tagged Holman Hunt, Lizzie Siddal, Shakespeare
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Holman Hunt/Pre-Raphaelite Vision Begins Saturday
Holman Hunt and the Pre-Raphaelite Vision Saturday 11 October 2008 – Sunday 11 January 2009 Manchester Art Gallery FREE This autumn Manchester Art Gallery stages the first international exhibition in over 40 years dedicated to the life and work of … Continue reading
Manchester Art Gallery Announces Holman Hunt Exhibit
Holman Hunt and the Pre-Raphaelite Vision will run from October 11, 2008 to January 11, 2009. Held at the Manchester Art Gallery, this exhibit will be free to the public. From their website: Our major new show features over 50 … Continue reading
Annie Miller
(Image to the left is Portrait of Annie Miller by Dante Gabriel Rossetti) Annie Miller was what Victorians would have called “of lowly birth”. Jan Marsh briefly describes Annie Miller’s childhood in Pre-Raphaelite Sisterhood (not associated with this website) as … Continue reading
Manchester Art Gallery Announces 2009 Exhibit:
Holman Hunt and the Pre-Raphaelite Vision Free for attendees and will feature Holman Hunt’s three famous Pre-Raphaelite paintings, as well as original documents and costumes used. Saturday 11 October 2008 – Sunday 11 January 2009
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