Rossettis’ Pre-Raphaelite world charted at Tate Britain

Dante Gabriel Rossetti, ‘Proserpine,’ 1874, © Tate
Dante Gabriel Rossetti, ‘Proserpine,’ 1874, © Tate
Dante Gabriel Rossetti, ‘Proserpine,’ 1874, © Tate

LONDON – In April, Tate Britain will present a major exhibition charting the romance and radicalism of the Rossetti generation – Dante Gabriel, his sister Christina and his wife Elizabeth (nee Siddal) – showcasing their revolutionary approach to life, love and art. Moving through and beyond the Pre-Raphaelite years, the exhibition will feature 150 paintings and drawings as well as photography, design, poetry and more. This will be the first retrospective of Dante Gabriel Rossetti at Tate and the largest exhibition of his iconic pictures in two decades. It will also be the first full retrospective of Elizabeth Siddal for 30 years, featuring her surviving watercolors and important drawings. Christina and Dante Gabriel’s poetry will be interwoven with the artworks through spoken word and beautifully illustrated editions of their work. The show, titled The Rossettis, will open on April 6 and continue through September 24.

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