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The Tree of Forgiveness (1881-2), Death of Medusa (1882) & the Doom (1882). These are some of his most important works in their strange mysticism
The Sleeping Princess (1874) in Dublin .
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is one of his masterpieces. Also shown is a study of a head (c1875) & a study for the Sirens (1875). The Sirens is one of his most mystic works
The Knights & The Briar Rose (1869) was to be part of the Briar Rose series. Night (1870) is part of a Times of The Day Series. The Briar Rose series, in its fairytale atmosphere, has always been a popular group
George & the Dragon (c1866), The Lament (1866) & Cupid delivering Psyche (1867). Here we see the influence of Titian in the roll of the draperies
Cupid & Psyche (1865-7), Astrologia (1865) & Green Summer (1864). Burne-Jones was close friends with William Morris & they worked on projects together.
Here are his drawing of the Backgammon Players (1861) & watercolours of Merlin & Nimue and Fair Rosamond & Queen Eleanor (both 1861). Stories of Arthurian Legend would be a life long interest
Thread: Edward Burne-Jones (1833-98), Anglo-Welsh painter & PreRaphaelite, was born on this day. His works are amongst the most popular Victorian paintings as they capture a Romantic view of medieval England.
In looking at her work we can see the prototypes of Reni in profiles - however unlike the master she imbues her subjects with warm, serene & attractive personalities. Head of the Archangel Gabriel & of the Virgin (1638-65) & Portrait of a Lady (1638-65)