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Dante Gabriel RossettiPosted onFebruary 11, 2010February 12, 2010

On this day in 1862

On February 11, 1862, Elizabeth Siddal died of an overdose of Laudanum.   This was a tragic end to a very sad period of her life.…

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Elizabeth SiddalPosted onDecember 7, 2009January 3, 2015

William Michael Rossetti on Elizabeth Siddal

I’ve also posted this at LizzieSiddal.com, so if you are subscribed to both through RSS then I apologize for the repetition: William Michael Rossetti was…

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Elizabeth SiddalPosted onAugust 25, 2009March 14, 2020

Pippa Passes

Elizabeth Siddal, discovered in a millinery shop, was not content to be merely an artist’s model. In an era where women were not encouraged to…

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Elizabeth SiddalPosted onJuly 25, 2009July 25, 2009

Happy Birthday Elizabeth Siddal!

On July 25, 1829 Elizabeth Siddal was born! Lizzie is the original Pre-Raphaelite “Stunner”. Here’s a closer detail of Lizzie as Ophelia: Dante Gabriel Rossetti,…

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Dante Gabriel RossettiPosted onMay 13, 2009January 3, 2015

St. George and the Princess Sabra

St. George and the Princess Sabra was painted by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1862.  This was the last work that his wife, Lizzie Siddal,  posed…

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Elizabeth SiddalPosted onApril 4, 2009April 21, 2010

Love and Hate

I chose this poem because I find it to be one of  the most expressive of Elizabeth Siddal’s poems. The bitterness is palpable. With all…

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Site RelatedPosted onMarch 23, 2009March 23, 2009

New image added to LizzieSiddal.com

Drawn by Elizabeth Siddal, At the Milliners is privately owned. For security reasons, the owner would prefer to remain anonymous. I am grateful that they…

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Elizabeth SiddalPosted onFebruary 9, 2009January 3, 2015

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,…

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FeaturedPosted onFebruary 2, 2009March 23, 2009

Early Death

Since I’m celebrating the fifth anniversary of LizzieSiddal.com this week, I’ve chosen one of her poems as this week’s feature. Early Death is a particularly…

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Elizabeth SiddalPosted onFebruary 2, 2009March 23, 2009

Five Years Ago Today

Five years ago today, I started LizzieSiddal.com. I never imagined that my interest in Elizabeth Siddal would lead to such a fun project. I’ve met…

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Elizabeth SiddalPosted onSeptember 3, 2008March 23, 2009

Ophelia/Millais Necklace

I recently purchased this necklace on etsy.com.  Handcrafted by Jess Contreras, it features Ophelia which was painted by John Everett Millais, modelled by Elizabeth Siddal.  …

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Dante Gabriel RossettiPosted onAugust 13, 2008January 3, 2015

Beata Beatrix

Dante Gabriel Rossetti painted Beata Beatrix as a tribute after the death of his wife Elizabeth Siddal. DGR had always idolized Dante, the author of…

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Dante Gabriel RossettiPosted onJune 20, 2008September 8, 2016

Ophelia and the Pre-Raphaelites

Ophelia is a captivating character, one that inspired many of the Pre-Raphaelites and other Victorian artists. For those unfamiliar with Ophelia, she is Hamlet’s innocent …

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Elizabeth SiddalPosted onJune 15, 2008March 23, 2009

New Poem Explores Elizabeth Siddal as Ophelia

The tale of Lizzie Siddal posing as Ophelia in the famous Millais painting is legendary.  I wanted to share with you all a beautiful poem…

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Link LovePosted onMay 24, 2008March 23, 2009

Artist’s Model Sue Tilley

Sue Tilley appears in Lucian Freud’s painting Benefits Supervisor Sleeping (a painting that recently sold for $33.6 million). Obviously, this site is devoted to artist’s…

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Dante Gabriel RossettiPosted onMarch 26, 2008March 23, 2009

LizzieSiddal.com Update:

I’ve just added a fascinating image to LizzieSiddal.com:  Lizzie and Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s Marriage Certificate!

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Dante Gabriel RossettiPosted onMarch 8, 2008March 23, 2009

True Love

True Love, by Elizabeth Siddal Farewell, Earl Richard, Tender and brave; Kneeling I kiss The dust from thy grave. Pray for me, Richard, Lying alone…

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Dante Gabriel RossettiPosted onFebruary 28, 2008March 23, 2009

Handwriting Analysis of Lizzie Siddal and Dante Gabriel Rossetti

I have just posted an article at lizziesiddal.com that was sent to me from author Jack Challem.  It is a fabulous insight into the personalities…

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Dante Gabriel RossettiPosted onFebruary 14, 2008March 23, 2009

A Valentine

Written by Dante Gabriel Rossetti to Elizabeth Siddal A VALENTINE Yesterday was St. Valentine. Thought you at all, dear dove divine, Upon the beard in…

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Elizabeth SiddalPosted onFebruary 2, 2008March 23, 2009

Video Tribute to Elizabeth Siddal

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Pre-Raphaelite PoemsPosted onDecember 18, 2007April 21, 2010

The Portrait

The Portrait, by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (painting shown is Regina Cordium, painted by Rossetti in 1860. Model is Elizabeth Siddal – painted shortly after their…

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Elizabeth SiddalPosted onNovember 9, 2007March 23, 2009

Elizabeth Siddal Link:

I’ve posted a time line of Elizabeth Siddal’s life at LizzieSiddal.com

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BooksPosted onOctober 9, 2007March 23, 2009

Lucinda Hawksley Interview

I recently had the honor of interviewing author Lucinda Hawksley.  Hawksley has penned several books, most notably a biography of Elizabeth Siddal and one on…

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BooksPosted onSeptember 9, 2007March 23, 2009

Elizabeth Siddal: Ultimate Pre-Raphaelite Beauty

In the twenty-first century, even those who do not know Lizzie Siddal’s name will recognize her face: she is Millais’s doomed Ophelia and Rossetti’s beatified…

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