Monday 3 December 2018

Edward Burne-Jones


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.










 





19 comments:

  1. I rather like Depths of the Sea, perhaps for very obvious reasons.

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  2. Nice exhition, I like the Pre-Rephaelites.

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  3. Very interesting! I was fascinated by several of these descriptions. Thank you! :-)

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  4. Period we all resonate with I think

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  5. Hello, beautiful art work. The brooch is beautiful. I love the stained glass. Lovely exhibit. Enjoy your day and new week ahead!

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  6. That first one could be any teen today if a phone were to replace the book.
    He really was so talented in many mediums. That piano was amazing.

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  7. 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. :)

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  8. I love the dove broach. And the furrowed brow study makes me wonder at the model's thoughts.

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  9. My favorite is the stained glass!

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  10. Some beautiful pieces there.

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  11. There's lots of impressive artwork there.

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  12. The broach is beautiful, but the piano is even more amazing !

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  13. Beautiful work. I like that you have also provided little history with each picture, so I can easily understand each of them.

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  14. The 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.

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  15. I'm intrigued with the blue-gray ladies and also the mermaid. Wonderful exhibit and an artisti didn't know.

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  16. Would 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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