Rossetti

Rossetti was born in London of Italian decent, he was a scholar, poet and artist. As one of the most original and controversial of the Pre-Raphaelite artists, he had a major influence on the development of late nineteenth century art, despite rarely exhibiting his work.

Below is a selection of Rossetti’s work within the museum’s collection.

G P Boyce with Fanny Cornforth at Rossetti's Studio, Chatham Place
Risen at Dawn; Gretchen Discovering Faust's Jewels
Fair Annie; Illustration to a Ballad
Rossetti Sitting to Elizabeth Siddal
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