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Rossetti, (c1912)
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Rossetti, (c1912)
Rossetti, (c1912). British poet, illustrator, painter and translator Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1848 with William Holman Hunt and John Everett Millais. Rossetti drew extensively on medieval influences, and particularly the work of his namesake, the Italian writer and poet Dante Alighieri. He married his model Elizabeth Siddal who sat for ‘ Beata Beatrix, painted a year after her death. He later became a founding partner in the decorative arts firm, Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co, developing a relationship with William Morris wife Jane who became one of his ‘ muses. Illustration from Rossetti - Masterpieces in Colour, by Lucien Pissarro. [TC & EC Jack, Frederick A Stokes Co, London & New York, c1912]
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Artistic Style Dante Gabriel Dante Gabriel Rossetti Lucien Lucien Pissarro Pissarro Pre Raphaelite Brotherhood Rossetti
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This print showcases the enigmatic figure of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a prominent British poet, illustrator, painter, and translator. Taken around 1912, this image captures the essence of Rossetti's artistic genius and his profound impact on the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Rossetti was deeply influenced by medieval art and literature, drawing inspiration from Italian writer Dante Alighieri. His marriage to Elizabeth Siddal, who tragically passed away shortly before he painted "Beata Beatrix" adds an air of melancholy to his work. Beyond his individual achievements, Rossetti also played a pivotal role in shaping the decorative arts industry as a founding partner in Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. It was during this time that he formed a close bond with William Morris' wife Jane – one of his muses. The illustration featured here is part of "Rossetti - Masterpieces in Colour" by Lucien Pissarro. Through this monochrome portrait captured by an unknown artist or photographer from the 19th or early 20th century, we are transported into Rossetti's world – a realm where beauty intertwines with symbolism and medieval influences reign supreme. This print serves as both a testament to Rossetti's enduring legacy within British art history and an invitation for viewers to delve deeper into the mesmerizing world he created through his paintings and poetry.
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