This week I went to see a new exhibition of the work of Edward Burne-Jones at the Tate Modern. He was one of the last of the Pre-Raphaelites, a group that preferred to take inspiration from medieval art, religion, myths and legends. Born in 1833, during the Victorian era he was also a close friend of the artist and designer, William Morris. I won't bore you with loads of photos from the exhibition just a few that caught my eye as I entered the different rooms.
Burne- Jones didn't just produce drawings and paintings but made artworks in a variety of media: tapestry, embroidery, jewellery, stained glass and furniture.
I rather like Depths of the Sea, perhaps for very obvious reasons.
ReplyDeleteNice exhition, I like the Pre-Rephaelites.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! I was fascinated by several of these descriptions. Thank you! :-)
ReplyDeleteHis work is quite beautiful!
ReplyDeletePeriod we all resonate with I think
ReplyDeleteHello, beautiful art work. The brooch is beautiful. I love the stained glass. Lovely exhibit. Enjoy your day and new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteThat first one could be any teen today if a phone were to replace the book.
ReplyDeleteHe really was so talented in many mediums. That piano was amazing.
That top painting is so intriguing … a lovely work of art. I can see why she would be called “fascinating villainy” by someone she dubbed as Mr. Beak. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the dove broach. And the furrowed brow study makes me wonder at the model's thoughts.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the stained glass!
ReplyDeleteSome beautiful pieces there.
ReplyDeleteThere's lots of impressive artwork there.
ReplyDeleteThe broach is beautiful, but the piano is even more amazing !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. I like that you have also provided little history with each picture, so I can easily understand each of them.
ReplyDeletecool ☺
ReplyDeleteA man with so many talents.
ReplyDeleteThe piano is so elegant! I didn't know the Tate Modern has such diverse treasures. I'm putting it on my list for my next trip to London.
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued with the blue-gray ladies and also the mermaid. Wonderful exhibit and an artisti didn't know.
ReplyDeleteWould never be bored, because I never get to see anything like this in my real life. (Not since we were in your City). I liked reading about the art and the artist, I’m glad you included the signs.
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