Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

Inspiration: “Ophelia,” by John Everett Millais
John Everett Millais’ Ophelia (1851–1852) captures a singular moment of poetic and emotional devastation. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the painting illustrates…
Love Story: Edward Burne-Jones and Maria Zambaco
Edward Burne-Jones and Maria Zambaco shared a love story that blended passion, artistic inspiration, and societal conflict. Their romance was not…
England’s Artistic Legacy: From Gothic to Contemporary
England’s art history is a tapestry woven from centuries of cultural exchange, political upheaval, and creative innovation. From the intricate manuscripts…
Ghost in the Portrait: The Lady of Shalott in Art
The Lady of Shalott is one of the most haunting and enigmatic figures in both art and literature. Originating in Alfred,…
The Enchanted Forest Gathering
Prompt: “Create an image of a young maiden sitting under a massive oak tree deep within an enchanted forest. She wears…
Biography: Marianne Stokes
Marianne Stokes (1855-1927), born Marianne Preindlsberger in Graz, Austria, was an accomplished painter whose work spans a remarkable range of styles,…
Biography: William Holman Hunt
William Holman Hunt, a central figure in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, emerged as one of the most influential and controversial artists of…
Biography: Edward Robert Hughes
Edward Robert Hughes (1851–1914) was a pivotal figure in the late Victorian art scene, blending the romantic Pre-Raphaelite tradition with the…
Biography: Frank Cadogan Cowper
Frank Cadogan Cowper (1877-1958) was an English painter, often acclaimed as the last of the Pre-Raphaelites. Born on October 16, 1877,…
Biography: John Maler Collier
John Maler Collier (1850–1934) was a prominent British artist known for his distinctive contributions to the Pre-Raphaelite movement and for his…
Biography: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Dante Gabriel Rossetti, born on May 12, 1828, in London, England, was a pivotal figure in the 19th-century art world, renowned…
Biography: Frank Dicksee
Sir Francis Bernard Dicksee (1853-1928), known as Frank Dicksee, was a British Victorian-era painter who gained prominence for his highly detailed…