Edward Burne-Jones was a leading painter and designer of the late 19th- century. He used medieval imagery in romantic paintings as among the last indications of the Pre-Raphaelite style. He pioneered a movement encouraging the revival of the ideal of “artist craftsmanship” that was extremely influential to the development of 20th century industrial design.
Jones studied at Exeter College in Oxford. Where he met the artist William Morris. William Morris and Jones collaborated in the future. In 1856 he left Oxford without graduating because he met artist Dnate Gabriel Roswetti which marked a turning point in his career. Morris and Jones settled in London and worked under Rossetti’s mentorship
Jones drew inspiration for his art from melancholy and attenuated figures of the 15th century italian painters Filippino Lippi and Sandro Botticelli mixing them with the mood of romantic mysticism. His first big success came with an exhibition in 1877, which included oils such as “Days of Creation,” “The Beguiling of Merlin”, and “The Mirror of Venus”. From that date until his death, he was increasingly considered to be among the great painters of England.
Bibliography
https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/sir-edward-coley-burne-jones-bt-68
https://www.christies.com/features/Guide-to-Edward-Burne-Jones-9460-1.aspx
Jeff Burgess
Nuha,
Nice work on Burne-Jones. Some solid research and pretty good information. Would have liked to see more of your personal thoughts on the artist, why did he resonate with you etc. Also be careful of your spelling of Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
Jeff