Dante Gabriel Rossetti
By: Russell Ash.
Publisher: H.N. Abrams
Published: 1995
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 40
Subjects: Rossetti, Dante Gabriel, 1828-1882; Painters -- England -- Biography
Description: Poet and painter, founder and acknowledged leader of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) has beguiled and intrigued admirers for more than a century with his turbulent life and his romantic imagery.

Rossetti, the English-born son of an Italian political refugee and brother of the poet Christina Rossetti, considered a career as a poet before seeking his fortune as an artist - and succeeding in both occupations. Unable to adapt to the discipline of formal art training, Rossetti ultimately developed a personal style that placed him at the forefront of the Victorian artistic world.

Forty of Rossetti's finest works are reproduced here in large, full-color plates and accompanied by individual commentaries. An illustrated introductory text traces the details of Rossetti's fascinating life and career and sets his art in the context of his day.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.