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Tag Archives: Jane Morris
Pandora
Image shown: study for Pandora, painted by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1869). Model: Jane Morris. Rossetti cast Jane in several famous roles such as Proserpine, Astarte Syriaca, and featured here: Pandora. Instead of exploring Rossetti’s motives in immortalizing Jane in such … Continue reading
Visitor Email: Photo of Jane Morris
“I have cropped this picture from the 1874 photo of the Burne-Jones and Morris families. It was not a particularly bright sunny day when the picture was taken (better for reducing harsh contrast and bringing out a wider tonal range) … Continue reading
Jane Morris: An Enigmatic Muse
The Pre-Raphaelite women generally fall into two categories: artist’s models (who were predominately wives, lovers, or in the case of Christina Rossetti, sisters of the artists) or Pre-Raphaelite women artists (Lizzie Siddal can be included in both categories). Jane … Continue reading
Posted in Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Jane Burden Morris
Tagged Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Jane Morris, William Morris
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The Defence of Guenevere
The Defence of Guenevere, by William Morris But, knowing now that they would have her speak, She threw her wet hair backward from her brow, Her hand close to her mouth touching her cheek, As though she had had there … Continue reading
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Tagged Arthurian, Jane Morris, poetry, William Morris
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Astarte Syriaca
Astarte Syriaca (painting and poem by Dante Gabriel Rossetti) Mystery: lo! betwixt the sun and moon Astarte of the Syrians: Venus Queen Ere Aphrodite was. In silver sheen Her twofold girdle clasps the infinite boon Of bliss whereof the heaven … Continue reading
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Tagged Dante Gabriel Rossetti, goddesses, Jane Morris, poetry
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POSSESSED: A Musical
I was thrilled to receive the following comment this morning on this post: “I was very excited to read your blog about the Jane Burden plaque. My musical, POSSESSED, about Jane Burden’s relationship with Morris and Rossetti is being showcased … Continue reading
From the Oxford Mail: Memorial to a Pre-Raphaelite Stunner
The beauty of an Oxford “stunner” will be celebrated for all time – following the unveiling of a plaque in her honour. The blue plaque marks the site of the former slum where Jane Burden was born in 1839. Jane, … Continue reading
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