The Life of Dante Gabriel Rossetti

By Joseph Knight and Knight Joseph 1829-1907

Book Overview

The Life of Dante Gabriel Rossetti is a biography written by Joseph Knight that chronicles the life and career of the famous 19th-century English poet and artist, Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The book covers Rossetti's early years, his education, his artistic development, his relationships with other artists and writers of the period, and his lasting impact on the art world.Knight provides a detailed account of Rossetti's personal life, including his tumultuous relationships with women, his struggles with addiction, and his eventual decline in health. The book also explores Rossetti's artistic achievements, including his involvement with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, his innovative approach to painting and poetry, and his influence on other artists of his time.Through extensive research and analysis, Knight offers a comprehensive portrait of Rossetti's life and work, shedding light on the complex and often contradictory nature of this influential figure in English art and literature. The Life of Dante Gabriel Rossetti is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art and poetry in the Victorian era.1887. A biography of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the central figure of the Pre-Raphaelites. Together with Holman, Hunt and Millais, he started the original Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, and was the poetic inspiration of the movement. From the mid 1850s to the early 1860s Rossetti was a close friend of John Ruskin, who also supported him by finding patrons, and buying much of his work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162728035
• ISBN13: 9781162728032
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"