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Radical vision
The Rossetti generation – spearheaded by Dante Gabriel, his sister, Christina, and his wife, Elizabeth (neé Siddal) – defied the staid expectations of Victorian society, creating an explosion of paintings and poetry that celebrated romance and radicalism. Their Pre-Raphaelite years (from 1848) in particular were marked by revolutionary zeal – both in personal terms and in the way they railed against the art establishment.
Now, a major exhibition at Tate Britain brings together 150 examples of the Rossettis’ work, from portraits and photos to sketches and poems. As well as delving into the art, displays will also explore the lives of the artists – including Dante's extramarital affairs with some of his muses.
The Rossettis
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