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The 25 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Edward Burne-Jones · 1833 – 1898

The Heart of the Rose

1890 · William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow · original 95 x 131 cm

Explore Burne-Jones’ "The Heart of the Rose" – a stunning Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece! Detailed artistry, mystical symbolism & dramatic lighting evoke reverence. Discover this iconic 1890 artwork.

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Popularity: No. 1 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid

1884 · Tate Britain, London · original 135 x 293 cm

Edward Burne-Jones’s "King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid" (1884) is a Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece depicting a mythical love story through opulent detail and rich color. Explore this Victorian romance, a stunning example of artistic beauty to own.

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Popularity: No. 2 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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Study for

1870 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 813 x 588 cm

Witness the captivating 'Study for The Sirens' by Edward Burne-Jones – a pre-Raphaelite masterpiece brimming with mythical figures and intricate detail. Explore its history & artistic significance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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Fair Rosamond and Queen Eleonor

1861 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven

Edward Burne-Jones's "Fair Rosamund and Queen Eleanor" (1861) depicts a romantic scene of love, betrayal, and royal intrigue, showcasing the Pre-Raphaelite artist’s masterful storytelling.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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The garden of Pan

1887 · National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne · original 152 x 186 cm

Edward Burne-Jones’s "The Garden of Pan" captures a serene Pre-Raphaelite vision of idyllic leisure with three nude figures in a woodland setting. Explore this evocative 1887 painting and discover its rich symbolism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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Design for

1872 · William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow

'The Flight Into Egypt' showcases Burne-Jones’s early exploration of linear style, mirroring the final stained glass window commissioned for Winchester Cathedral. This intricate cartoon reveals meticulous planning before transferring it onto glass, embodying the Arts and Crafts movement's dedication to artistic precision.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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The Golden Stairs (also known as 'The King's Wedding' or 'Music on the Stairs')

1876 · Tate Gallery, London

Step into the enchanting world of Edward Burne-Jones's 'The Golden Stairs.' This Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece, brimming with elegance and musical allure, captures a timeless scene of women descending a lavish staircase – a visual delight to own.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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The attempted suicide of La Belle Isoude

Admire Edward Coley Burne-Jones’s poignant depiction of La Belle Isoude's attempted suicide – a masterpiece of Pre-Raphaelite art, meticulously reproduced as a stunning hand-painted canvas.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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The Wheel of Fortune

1875 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris

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Popularity: No. 9 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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Clara von Bork

1860 · Tate Gallery, London · original 34 x 18 cm

Discover Edward Burne-Jones's stunning 'Clara von Bork,' a Pre-Raphaelite watercolor portrait of grace and elegance, capturing Victorian beauty with delicate detail and rich color.

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Popularity: No. 10 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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Design for

1872 · William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow · original 105 x 100 cm

A stunning watercolor design by Burne-Jones depicting the Nativity scene, inspired by Morris & Co.'s stained glass windows. A beautiful piece of Victorian art capturing a timeless story.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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Lady Windsor

An elegant woman in a flowing gown captures the graceful Pre-Raphaelite essence of this stunning painting by Edward Coley Burne-Jones, inviting you to bring a touch of Victorian sophistication into your home.

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Popularity: No. 12 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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The Car of Love, or Love

1800 · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Auckland · original 39 x 16 cm

The painting draws heavily from Burne-Jones’s personal experiences and embodies the Pre-Raphaelite fascination with medieval symbolism.

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Popularity: No. 13 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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Night

1870 · Tate Gallery, London · original 79 x 56 cm

Experience the ethereal beauty of Edward Coley Burne-Jones's 'Night,' a masterpiece from the Pre-Raphaelite movement depicting a woman soaring through a starry sky – a stunning watercolor at Tate Gallery London.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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Phyllis and Demophoön

Edward Burne-Jones' ethereal 'Phyllis and Demophon,' a Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece depicting tragic love amidst lush greenery, captures Botticelli’s influence and evokes timeless longing—explore this stunning reproduction and bring Victorian beauty into your home.

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Popularity: No. 15 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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Pygmalion and the Image I - The Heart Desires

Experience the romantic allure of Edward Burne-Jones’s ‘Pygmalion and the Image I - The Heart Desires,’ a Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece depicting contemplation beside sculpted figures. Admire this stunning oil painting and discover exquisite handmade reproductions.

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Popularity: No. 16 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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Cupid finding Psyche: winged cupid standing over body of Psyche asleep below a fountain, roses on a trellis behind

View the most popular artwork of Edward Burne-Jones ranked #17: Cupid finding Psyche: winged cupid standing over body of Psyche asleep below a fountain, roses on a trellis behind

1866 · British Museum, London

Experience the ethereal beauty of Edward Coley Burne-Jones's Cupid Finding Psyche, a Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece capturing a tender mythological moment through luminous colors and romantic Victorian idealism.

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Popularity: No. 17 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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The Temple of Love

Tate Gallery, London

Experience 'The Temple of Love' by Edward Burne-Jones, a breathtaking Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece depicting Cupid and Psyche in a richly ornamented temple. This iconic Victorian artwork captures romanticism with luminous color and exquisite detail – discover your own timeless treasure.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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Heart of the Rose

1889 · Roy Miles gallery, London

Immerse yourself in Burne-Jones' 'Heart of the Rose,' a Pre-Raphaelite dreamscape featuring angelic figures and a central woman holding a rose. Experience exquisite detail & symbolism in this iconic 1890 masterpiece – now available as a hand-painted reproduction.

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Popularity: No. 19 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid

1884 · Tate Gallery, London · original 290 x 136 cm

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Popularity: No. 20 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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The perseus series the doom fulfilled

1885

Experience the dramatic beauty of Edward Burne-Jones’s "The Doom Fulfilled," a captivating Pre-Raphaelite painting depicting Perseus and Andromeda in a serene yet ominous scene. Admire this exquisite oil reproduction and bring a touch of Victorian fantasy into your home.

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Popularity: No. 21 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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The Baleful Head

1886 · Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart · original 155 x 130 cm

A Portrait Steeped in Mythic Resonance: Exploring Burne-Jones’ “The Baleful Head.” This Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece depicts a woman safeguarding her infant, mirroring St. George slaying the dragon—a testament to Victorian moral philosophy and masterful oil painting technique.

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Popularity: No. 22 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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Love Among the Ruins

1894

A romantic embrace unfolds amidst ancient stones in this evocative Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece by Edward Coley Burne-Jones that invites you to bring the timeless beauty of the Victorian era into your own collection.

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Popularity: No. 23 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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1881 · William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow · original 172 x 57 cm

Edward Coley Burne-Jones Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (1833–1898) was a pivotal figure bridging Romanticism and Victorian aesthetics. Influenced by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, he established Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co., shaping decorative arts and exploring medieval themes. Birmingham United Kingdom 1833 c.1881–2 1898 This graphite on paper drawing embodies Burne-Jones's Pre-Raphaelite sty

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Popularity: No. 24 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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St Paul, window from the Chapel of Cheadle Royal Hospital, Manchester

1892 · National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne · original 122 x 45 cm

St Paul window from Cheadle Royal Hospital showcases Burne-Jones's artistry – a stunning stained glass depiction of St. Paul, reflecting Victorian elegance and religious devotion.

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Popularity: No. 25 of 635 artworks by Edward Burne-Jones
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The artist

Edward Burne-Jones

1833 – 1898

Quick facts

Works on APS635
Viberomantic
Copyright statusPublic domain
Museums on APSMusée d'Orsay, Tate Britain, National Gallery of Victoria, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Lifespan65 years
Also known asSir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt, Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Sir Burne-Jones, E. Burne-Jones
Top-ranked workThe Heart of the Rose
Top 3 worksThe Heart of the Rose, King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid, Study for

Biography

The Life of Edward Coley Burne-Jones

Edward Coley Burne-Jones entered the world on 28 August 1833 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. His arrival was marked by a quiet, heavy loss; his mother, Elizabeth Jones, passed away within six days of his birth. He grew up in a house shaped by the trade of his father, Edward Richard Jones, who worked as a frame-maker. This early environment was one of craftsmanship and wood, where the physical structures of art were built long before the paintings themselves were conceived.

The boy who would become Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, 1st Baronet, was raised by his father and a housekeeper named Ann Sampson. His childhood was not one of grand gestures, but of a steady, contemplative nature nurtured by those who cared for him. He moved from the industrial atmosphere of Birmingham toward the academic halls of Oxford, a path that would eventually lead him away from his original intentions for the church and toward the study of visual forms. His life was a slow accumulation of interests, from the theological to the decorative, all rooted in the quiet observations of his early years.

Early Life, Family and Training

The industrial pulse of Birmingham shaped his earliest years. Born in 1833, his childhood was marked by the loss of his mother, Elizabeth, who died only six days after his birth. He grew up in a house managed by his father, Edward Richard Jones, a frame-maker, and the family housekeeper, Ann Sampson. This quiet, domestic environment provided the foundation for a temperament that leaned toward contemplation. He spent his formative days in the shadow of the city's growing manufacturing, a setting far removed from the medieval worlds he would later inhabit on canvas.

His formal training began in the classrooms of King Edward VI Grammar School. From 1848 to 1852, he moved into more technical studies at the Birmingham School of Art. It was here that the precision of his hand began to take shape. His path, however, was not initially set on the easel. He moved toward the study of theology at Exeter College, Oxford. This academic pursuit of the divine and the sacred would later find its way into his imagery, though his focus shifted from the pulpit to the brush.

The Brotherhood and Artistic Circles

At Oxford, the quiet halls of Exeter College brought him into the orbit of William Morris. They found common ground in poetry and a shared pull toward the medieval, a connection that would define much of his later life. This friendship was not merely social; it was a shared pursuit of a specific kind of beauty that looked backward to find a way forward. They were part of a group known as the Birmingham Set, a circle of friends who shared these intellectual and aesthetic interests, creating a space where art and literature could lean into one another.

His path led him to an apprenticeship under Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a move that anchored him within the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. This association meant more than just a shared style; it was an immersion into a way of seeing that rejected the polished, academic traditions of the time. His early work often carried the weight of Rossetti’s influence, particularly in the way he handled shadows and the heavy, soulful presence of his figures. He did not simply follow the movement; he moved through it, eventually finding a way to translate these shared ideals into his own distinct visual language.

Technique and Artistic Style

His hand moved with a specific, quiet precision. Much of his process relied on the Indian ink wash technique, a method he refined during his time at Exeter College. He did not simply apply color; he built it through layers. By meticulously layering washes of ink, he achieved a sense of tonal subtlety and created complex textures that gave his surfaces a certain depth. This approach allowed him to capture a light that felt soft and diffused, rather than harsh or direct.

The figures in his compositions often possess an attenuated quality. They are elongated and graceful, moving through spaces that feel carefully arranged. His work sits at a crossroads of different sensibilities, blending the detailed, sincere focus of the Pre-Raphaelites with the decorative leanings of Aestheticism and the layered meanings of Symbolism. He favored delicate compositions that drew heavily from medievalism, yet the results felt distinct from the era he looked toward. Instead of mere imitation, he sought to distill the essence of myth and legend into a visual language of quiet, melancholic grace.

Patrons, Workshop and Commissions

The partnership with William Morris moved his work from the canvas into the very fabric of daily life. Together, they established the firm Morris & Co., a place where the boundaries between fine art and functional objects blurred. He spent much of his time designing patterns for textiles and wallpapers, as well as furniture that felt rooted in a different age. His hand appeared in many domestic spaces, shaping the objects people touched and lived among.

Light became a primary medium through his stained glass designs. These windows were placed in numerous churches and cathedrals, turning stone interiors into spaces of color and narrative. He approached glass with a specific understanding of how light passes through it, treating each pane as a piece of a larger story. In 1881, his reach extended to private estates, where he provided designs for the Vinland House and the Vinland Estate.

Stained glass designs for the Vinland House and Vinland Estate, 1881

Key Works and Masterpieces

In 1861, he produced Fair Rosamond and Queen Eleonor, a work that captures a quiet tension between two women. The scene is set within an opulent chamber, where the crimson of a dress meets the somber presence of a queen. Scattered books and fine ceramics sit in the background, while a wall clock marks the passing time. The light is soft and diffused, settling on the figures as they navigate a moment of impending loss.

His 1875 painting, The Wheel of Fortune, moves away from quiet interiors into a more allegorical space. It depicts a mythological scene where fate is spun by a capricious wheel. The canvas uses a palette of rich reds, deep blues, and shimmering golds to build the atmosphere. There is a visual tension created by the contrast between the cool tones surrounding the central figure and the warmer hues of the wheel itself.

Other significant works include:

The Golden Stairs, exhibited in 1876
The garden of Pan, painted in 1887

The 1887 work The garden of Pan shows a shift toward mythic leisure. His later paintings often became more introspective, moving toward a more abstract approach to form. He used an Indian ink wash technique to achieve tonal subtlety, layering washes to create texture and depth in his compositions.

Later Years and Death

The final decade of his life saw a steady accumulation of formal recognition. In 1894, he was created a baronet, a title that marked his standing within the British social and artistic hierarchy. His influence reached beyond the English Channel, and in 1897, he was elected to the Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium. These honors arrived even as his work became more introspective, moving toward a more abstract approach to form and a heightened sense of melancholy.

As a leading figure of the Aesthetic Movement, his focus remained on the pursuit of beauty. His later paintings often explored themes of loss and the search for spiritual meaning. He continued to produce work until his death on 17 June 1898. His passing marked the end of a career that had bridged the gap between the early Pre-Raphaelite ideals and the shifting sensibilities of the late Victorian era.

Legacy and Enduring Influence

The traces of his hand remain in the way detail and symbolism meet. His work carries the weight of Pre-Raphaelite ideals, focusing on a specific kind of beauty and a meticulous attention to the small things. Through his partnership with Morris & Co., he helped bring a renewed focus to traditional crafts, moving art away from the canvas and into the textures of daily life. This work helped change how people viewed the importance of design in textiles and furniture.

His presence is felt in the light passing through stained glass. These windows, found in many churches and cathedrals, remain significant examples of Victorian artistry. He used color and line to turn glass into a way of telling stories. The influence of his specific aesthetic can be seen in the work of many artists who came after him, following the paths he helped clear through his own experiments with form and myth.

The Wheel of Fortune
The Golden Stairs
The Garden of Pan
The Star of Bethlehem

Where to See the Works Today

To see his hand in person, one might start in Walthamstow at the William Morris Gallery, which holds nine of his works. The space offers a quiet look at the pieces he created alongside Morris. In Birmingham, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery keeps six of his paintings, including St Paul from 1862. These works sit within a building that reflects the industrial history of the city where he was born.

London also holds a significant presence of his output. The Tate Gallery contains six of his paintings, allowing for a close look at his use of line and color. For those traveling further afield, the Musée d'Orsay in Paris houses The Wheel of Fortune, painted in 1875. This oil on canvas shows the way he handled light and the tension of the subject matter.

The Golden Stairs, Tate Gallery, London
The Wheel of Fortune, Musée d'Orsay, Paris
Stella Vespertina, William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow
The Heart of the Rose, William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow
Danae and the Brazen Tower, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

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