Which Pre-raphaelite slikar is the most famous?

First place goes to Dante Gabriel Rossetti (#1); John William Waterhouse (#2) and John Everett Millais (#3) complete the podium.

Which five Pre-raphaelite slikarji should everyone know?

Dante Gabriel Rossetti (#1), John William Waterhouse (#2), John Everett Millais (#3), Edward Burne-Jones (#4) in William Holman Hunt (#5).

Who are the most famous Pre-raphaelite slikarji from Združeno kraljestvo?

The highest-ranked slikarji born in Združeno kraljestvo are Dante Gabriel Rossetti (#1), John Everett Millais (#3), Edward Burne-Jones (#4), William Holman Hunt (#5) in John Collier (#7).

When did the famous Pre-raphaelite slikarji live?

Most slikarji in this list were born in the 1820s (11 of 36), between 1812 and 1891 overall.

What techniques did Pre-raphaelite slikarji use?

“Her artistic output included sketches, watercolors, and one known oil painting, frequently drawing inspiration from Arthurian legends and medieval themes.” — from our biography of Elizabeth Siddal (#14).

Who was the earliest Pre-raphaelite slikar?

The earliest-born slikar in this list is William Fox (#17), born in 1812.

Who are the most famous Pre-raphaelite slikarji from United Kingdom?

The highest-ranked slikarji born in United Kingdom are Elizabeth Siddal (#14), John Edward Brett (#15), Edward Robert Hughes (#22), John Roddam Spencer Stanhope (#26) in Herbert Gustave Schmalz (#28).

Which museums hold the most Pre-raphaelite art?

The museums holding the most key works of this list are Manchester Art Gallery (5), Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (5) in Walker Art Gallery (4).

Who are the great women of Pre-raphaelite art?

The women of this list (4): Evelyn De Morgan (#9), Elizabeth Siddal (#14), Sophie Gengembre Anderson (#16) in Marie Spartali Stillman (#19).

In which city were most Pre-raphaelite slikarji born?

London: 12 of the slikarji in this list were born there.

Where were most Pre-raphaelite slikarji born?

Združeno kraljestvo: 18 of the 36 slikarji in this list were born there, then United Kingdom (9) in Francija (3).

Where can I buy Pre-raphaelite art?

Our catalogue holds 4,024 works by these slikarji. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.

The 36 Most Famous Pre-raphaelite Slikarji

The essentials

Pre-raphaelite at a glance

36Umetniki
1812–1891Leto rojstva
7Zemlje rojstva
4Ženske
4.024Delo v našem katalogu

Mestov z največim številom novorojenčev: London (12), Pariz (2), Rim (1), Southampton (1)
Muzeji z največ najpomembnejših del**: Manchester Art Gallery (5), Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (5), Walker Art Gallery (4), Tate Britain (4)
Ženske na tem seznamu: Evelyn De Morgan, Elizabeth Siddal, Sophie Gengembre Anderson, Marie Spartali Stillman

Ranked, with their masterpieces

The ranking: 36 Pre-raphaelite Slikarji and their key works

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Dante Gabriel Rossetti 1828–1882

Anglež Born in London Pre-rafaelitska družina, Simbolizem Wikipedia in 31/32 languages

Kot sin itališkega učenjaka, Gabriele Pasquale Giuseppe Rossetti, in Frances Mary Lavinia Polidori, je izhodil iz bogate intelektualne linije, ki je postavila temelj za kariero, ki je obsegala ilustracijo, prevajatelstvo in likovno umetnost. Njegov oče, Gabriele Pasquale Giuseppe Rossetti, je bil italijanski učenjak in politični begunec, ki je svoje življenje posvetil študiji Danteja Alighierija.

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John William Waterhouse 1849–1917

Britanec (Anglež) Born in Rim Predrafaelitski slog, Romantizem, Simbolizem Wikipedia in 29/32 languages

Zgodetki življenja, ki ga je kril John William Waterhouse, so bili globoko zakoreninjeni v klasičnem vzdušju Rima, kjer je leta 1849 pri rojstvu dobil angleške starše. Njegova slika iz leta 1888, The Lady of Shalott, ostaja njegov najpomembnejši prispevek k predrafaelitskemu slogu, saj je Tennysonove vrstice pretopil v vizualno pripoved o osamljenosti.

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John Everett Millais 1829–1896

Britanec Born in Southampton Bratovščina predrafaelitov Wikipedia in 28/32 languages

John Everett Millais, rojen leta 1829 v Southamptonu, je že pri enajstih letih vstopil na Kraljevo akademijo – najmlajši študent, ki ga je ta institucija kdaj sprejela. Millaisova umetniška pot je doživela ključno prelomnico leta 1848, ko je skupaj z Dante Gabrielom Rossettijem in Williamom Holmanom Huntom ustanovil Bratovščino predrafaelitov. Kristus v hiši svojih staršev (1849-1850): Tate Britain, London – Kontroverzno mojstrino, ki ponazarja zgodnji predrafaelitski realizem.

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Edward Burne-Jones 1833–1898

Britanski Born in Birmingham ['Prerafaelitska bratovščina', 'Estetika', 'Simbolizem', 'Arts and Crafts'] Wikipedia in 27/32 languages

V zibajočem se srcu industrijske revolucije, v Birminghamu leta 1833, se je rodil Edward Coley Burne-Jones, umetnik in oblikovalec, ki je s svojo vizijo premostil romantične tokove prerafaelitov in estetske občutljivosti pozne viktorijanske dobe. Formalna izobrazba na gimnaziji King Edward VI v Birminghamu in kasneje na Školi za umetnost v Birminghamu sta položili temelj njegovemu tehničnemu znanju, vendar je ravno čas na Univerzi Exeter resnično prižgal njegovo umetniško usodo.

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William Holman Hunt 1827–1910

Born in London Wikipedia in 28/32 languages

William Holman Hunt, rojen v Cheapsidu, Londonu 2. aprila 1827, ni bil zgolj slikar; bil je filozofski in duhovni iskalec, ki je svoje najgloblje prepričanja prenesel na platno. Sprva usojen karieri, podobni očetovi, je Hunt našel tolažbo in smisel v umetnosti, najprej s skritimi skicami in pozneje s formalnim študijem na Royal Academy Schools.

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Ford Madox Brown 1821–1893

Born in Calais Wikipedia in 22/32 languages

Prvotna očetova želja, da bi mladega Forda usmeril v vojno kariero, je na koncu prevladala neustavljiva privlačnost umetnosti, kar je vodilo do študij v Brugu, Genovi in Antwerpenu pod mentorstvom udejnih umetnikov, kot sta Albert Gregorius in Pieter van Hanselaﺭere.

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John Collier 1850–1934

Born in London Wikipedia in 20/32 languages

John Maler Collier, rojen v Londonu leta 1850 in umrl leta 1934, je bil izjemno pomemben angleški slikar in pisatelj. Pomembni subjekti: Collierjevi modeli so bili Charles Darwin, Thomas Henry Huxley (njegov tast), Rudyard Kipling, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, dva lord kanclerja (Earl of Selborne in Earl of Halsbury), govornik spodnjega doma William Gully in poljski maršal Lord Kitchener.

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Edmund Leighton 1852–1922

Britanec Born in London Prerafaelitska in romantična slikarstvo Wikipedia in 22/32 languages

Kot sin umetnika Charlesa Blairja Leightona in Caroline Boosey je Edmund zgodaj okusil za težke življenjske izkušnje zaradi premature smrti očeta leta 1855, kar je njegovo mater prisililo, da sama vzgoja družino.

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Evelyn De Morgan 1855–1919

Britanka Born in London Pre-rafaelitna in simbolistična Wikipedia in 23/32 languages

Evelyn De Morgan, rojena leta 1855 kot Evelyn Pickering, stoji kot izjemno dokaz o umetniški vztrajnosti in edinstven glas v okviru britanske pre-rafaelitske gibanja. Kljub družbenim omejitvevam, ki so bile značilne za viktorijanske umetnice — omejen dostop do formalne izobrazbe in profesionalnega priznanja — je De Morgan si utvarila izjemno kariero, posvečeno raziskovanju tem ženilnosti, duhovnosti, mitologije in pacifizma skozi svoje gančljive slike.

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Sir Edward John Poynter 1836–1919

Born in Pariz Wikipedia in 16/32 languages

Sir Edward John Poynter, prvi baronet GCVO, PRA (rojeno 20. marca 1836 – murió 26. julija 1919), je bil eden vodilnih angleških slikarjev, oblikovalcev in riskarjev. Svoje študije je nadgradil na akademiji Leigh v Londonu in v šolah Kraljeve akademije, preden se je odpravil v Pariz, kjer je pod mentorstvom klasičnega slikarja Charlesa Gleyreja sodeloval tudi z drugimi študenti, kot sta bila James McNeill Whistler in George du Maurier.

Teacher of John Collier #7

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Arthur Hughes 1832–1915

Britanski Born in London Pre-rafaelit Wikipedia in 17/32 languages

Arthur Hughes, britanski namalovnik in ilustrator, povezan z pre-rafaelitsko bratstvo, je se postal v London 27. januarja leta 1832. Leta 1846 je vstopil na umetniški študij za Somerset House, kjer je bil njegov prvi mentor Alfred Stevens. Kasneje je pohodil šole Kraljevske akademije, kjer je spoznal Johna Everetta Millaisa in Holmana Hunta, s čimer se je postal del pre-rafaelitskega kroža namalovnikov.

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Frank Bernard Dicksee 1853–1928

Britanec Born in London Victorianska slikarstvo; pre-rafaelitski vplivi Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Sir Francis Bernard Dicksee, ki so ga mnogi z naklonnostjo imenovali Frank, stoji kot svetlobna figura v tapiseriji viktorianske umetnosti. V žilavi atmosferi Bloomsburyja, v Fitzroy Squareju, je Dicksee bil potopljen v kulturo, kjer je črtica črdelčevatega črdelca bila orodje za pripovedovanje zgodb, kar je postavilo temelje za kariero, ki ga je končno vodila na najvišje preplutke britanske umetnosti.

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Joseph Noel Paton 1821–1901

Škotski Born in Dunfermline Vplivi pre-rafaelitov Wikipedia in 14/32 languages

Rojen v tkalni mestu Dunfermline v Škotski zemlji 13. dekembra 1821. je je izrezl edinstven glas znotraj viktorijanskega umetniškega sveta. Kratkega obdobja študija na Kraljevski akademiji v Londonu leta 1843 ga je izpostavilo prevladujočnim umetniškim tokom, in povabitije John Everett Millaisa za pridružitev Pre-Raphaelite bratstvu – ponudbo, ki jo Paton končno zavrne – kaže na njegovo povezavo z tem vplivnim gibanjem, čeprav je sam tkočil svoj edinstven pot.

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Elizabeth Siddal 1829–1862

British Born in Holborn Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 17/32 languages

Initially overshadowed by her role as Rossetti's muse, Elizabeth Siddal’s artistic contributions have experienced a significant reevaluation in recent decades.

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John Edward Brett 1830–1902

British Pre-Raphaelite art

John Edward Brett (1830-1902) stands as a pivotal figure in British Pre-Raphaelite art, distinguished by his unwavering dedication to meticulous observation and artistic representation of the natural world. John Edward Brett’s contribution to British art extends far beyond his individual paintings.

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Sophie Gengembre Anderson 1823–1903

Britanka Born in Pariz Victorianizem Wikipedia in 17/32 languages

Sophie Gengembre Anderson (1823–1903) predstavlja izstopajočo osebnost v letopisu viktorijanske umetnosti, ki je znana predvsem po svojih čudovito izdelanih žanrskih slikah, ki prikazujejo otroke in ženske v idiličnih podeželskih pejzažih.

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William Fox 1812–1893

Škotski Born in South Shields Prerafaelitska Wikipedia in 12/32 languages

William Bell Scott, rojen v Edinburgu leta 1811, je bil나나나나나나나나나나나나나나나na figura, globoko vplezena v umetniške viharje Britanije 19. stoletja. Njegova zgodnja izobrazba v Edinburgu mu je postavila trdne temelje, vendar je šele selitev v London leta 1837 resnično razbudila njegove umetniške ambicije, hkrati ko se je zdajila tudi njegova poroka z Letitijo Margery Norquoy.

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Frederick Sandys 1829–1904

Born in Norwich Wikipedia in 12/32 languages

Rojen leta 1829 v Norwichu kot Antonio Frederic Augustus Sands, je umetnik, ki ga poznamo kot Fredericka Sandysa, izšel iz spodbudnega umetniškega okolja. Frederickovo formalno izobraževanje se je začelo leta 1846 na Norwich School of Design, kjer je pilil svoje spretnosti s skrbno opazovalnostjo in mojstrstvom – načeli, ki sta postala značilni znaki njegovega zrelega sloga.

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Marie Spartali Stillman 1844–1927

Britanka Born in London Prerafaelitska Wikipedia in 14/32 languages

Marie Spartali Stillman, rojena kot Marie Euphrosyne Spartali leta 1844 v Londonu, je bila oseba, ki je utelesila estetske ideale svojega časa, hkrati pa je izzivala konvencionalna pričakovanja do ženskih umetnic.

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Stanley Spencer 1891–1959

Born in Cookham Wikipedia in 11/32 languages

Rojen v idilični vasici Cookham, Berkshire, 30. junija 1891, je bil Sir Stanley Spencer umetnik, neločljivo povezan s svojim rojstnim krajem. Osmi preživeli otrok Williama in Anne Caroline Spencer, je bil Stanley v zgodnjem otroštvu nekonvencionalno izobražen, vodile so ga sestre Annie in Florence doma, preden se je leta 1908 odpravil na Slade School of Fine Art v Londonu pod mentorstvom Henryja Tonksa.

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Valentine Cameron Prinsep 1838–1904

British Born in Kalkuta Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

Sarah Prinsep was related to both the pioneering photographer Julia Margaret Cameron, and Maria Jackson, grandmother to literary giants Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell —a familial network that would profoundly shape his future trajectory. Prinsep passed away in 1904 and was laid to rest alongside his wife Florence in Brompton Cemetery, London, marked by a distinctive Roman-style monument.

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Edward Robert Hughes 1851–1914

British Born in London Pre-Raphaelite and Aestheticism Wikipedia in 10/32 languages

This familial connection provided more than just guidance; it instilled in Edward a deep reverence for Romantic idealism and an eye for the subtle, symbolic narratives that would later define his most celebrated masterpieces. Even his choice of diploma work for the Royal Watercolour Society—a mystical piece titled Oh, What's That in the Hollow?, inspired by the poetry of Christina Rossetti —demonstrated his lifelong devotion to the intersection of visual art and literary romanticism.

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Thomas Cooper Gotch 1854–1931

Born in Kettering Wikipedia in 10/32 languages

Obiskoval je Heatherley’s Art School v Londonu in nato študiral na Slade School of Fine Art skupaj s Henryjem Scottom Tukeom in Caroline Yates – pomemben stik, ki bi globoko vplival na njegovo umetniško pot. Umetniki kot Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Holman Hunt in John Everett Millais so zagovarjali vrnitev k umetniški iskrenosti in idealizirani upodobitvi narave ter zavračali umelost neoklasicističnega sloga.

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Simeon Solomon 1840–1905

Britanec Born in City of London Prerafaelitska Wikipedia in 13/32 languages

Rodil se je leta 1840 v Londonu v udejno judovsko družino – kot osmi in zadnji otrok trgovca Michaela (Meyera) Salomona in umetnice Catherine (Kate) Levy – njegovo življenje pa je bilo polno izjemnega umetniškega obljuba, ki so jo tragično skrajili družbeni predzorci in osebne demonske sile. Srečanje z Rossettijem, skupaj s prijateljstvi, ki jih je vzpostavil z Edwardom Burne-Jonesom in Algernonom Charlesom Swinburnom, je globoko oblikovalo Solomonove umetniške občutke.

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Byam Shaw 1872–1919

Britanski Born in Čenaj Prerafaelitska Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

John Byam Liston Shaw, skozi celotno svojo karierno znan preprosto kot Byam Shaw, se je rodil leta 1872 v živahnem kulturnem okolju mesta Chennai v Indiji. Ta srečanje se je izkazalo za preobrazbno; Millaisova vodstva je usmerila Shawja proti umetniški šoli St John's Wood, kar je postavilo temelje za njegovo zahtevno umetniško izobraževanje.

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John Roddam Spencer Stanhope 1829–1908

British Born in Yorkshire Pre-Raphaelite, Aestheticism Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

Stanhope’s entry into the vibrant world of the Pre-Raphaelites was facilitated by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, who invited him to contribute to the ambitious decorative scheme at the Oxford Union Debating Hall—a project centered around Arthurian legends. His debut at the Royal Academy in 1859 signaled his arrival on the London art scene, though his style was not one of immediate radical departure.

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Frank Cadogan Cowper 1877–1958

British Born in Wicken Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 10/32 languages

Though often overshadowed by more avant-garde movements, Cowper’s contribution to British art is significant.

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Herbert Gustave Schmalz 1856–1935

English Born in London Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

His artistic journey began with the disciplined training of the South Kensington Art School, but it was at the Royal Academy of Arts that his true potential began to unfurl under the watchful eyes of masters such as Frank Dicksee and Stanhope Forbes. Even as he later adopted the name Herbert Carmichael in 1918, his commitment to the profound themes of Christian art remained unshakable.

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Henry Holiday 1839–1927

Britanec Born in London Prerafaelitsizem Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Prav v teh svetih je Holiday srečal sorodne duše, kot sta Albert Moore in Simeon Solomon, ki so ga nato predstavili svetlim zvezdam prerafaelitskega bratstva: Danteju Gabrielu Rossettiju, Edwardu Burne-Jonesu in Williamu Morrisu. Prvostransko priznanje je dobil kot slikar, s čim se je od leta zględno 1858 v Kraljevi akademiji razstavljal z deli, kot sta “Burghesses of Calais” (1859) in ambiciozno “The Bride and the Daughters of Jerusalem” (1861–63).

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Benjamin Williams Leader 1831–1923

Britanec Born in Worcester Prerafaelitski in impresionistični Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

V zlatnem dobi viktorijanskega slikarstva pejzažev je malo število umetnikov zajelo tiho veličastnost angleškega podeželja z toliko nežnosti in tehničnega znanja kot Benjamin Williams Leader. Rodjen v Worcesteru leta 1831, je bil Leader sin doline Severn, okolja, ki bo za vedno oblikovalo njegovo umetniško dušo.

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Robert Braithwaite Martineau 1826–1869

Britanec Born in London Prerafaelitska, Realizem Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

Rodil se je leta 1826 v Londonu v družini, ki je povezovala svet prava in umetniške nagnjenosti – njegov oče je bil magistrat v chanceryju, njegova mati pa je bila potomka zdravnika, ki se je prav tako posvečal slikarstvu – Martineaujeva pot sicer ni bila takoj namenjena platnu. Vendar pa je prav kasnejša povezanost z Williamom Holmanom Huntom dejansko določila pot njegove umetniške razvoja.

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William Fettes Douglas 1822–1891

Scottish Born in Edinburgh Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 1/32 languages

Born on March 12th, 1822, Douglas was a man whose very lineage whispered of tradition and prestige. His education at the High School of Edinburgh provided the foundation, but it was through diligent sketching and the mentorship of fellow artists like Alexander Fraser and even the legendary James Abbott MacKenzie Whistler that his draughtsmanship began to flourish. As the son of James Douglas, an esteemed accountant for the Commercial Bank of Scotland, and the grand-nephew of the illustrious Sir William Fettes, his upbringing was steeped in the cultural fabric of Scotland’s elite.

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Henry Roderick Newman 1833–1918

Ameriški Born in Easton Prerafaelitska in impresionistična Wikipedia in 3/32 languages

Rodjen v mirni krajini Easton, New York, leta 1833, se je Henry Roderick Newman izstopil kot mojster akvarelnega medija, saj je v svoje delo vpletel natančnost predrafaelitske tradicije z lumninescentno, prehodno energijo impresionizma. Newmanova umetniška pot je doživela preobrazilno metamorfozo, ko je leta 1879 zapustil Združene države in odšel v Italijo. Potopljen v živahne umetniške vihar Evrope, je vzpostavil stike z italijanskimi mojstri, kot sta Giovanni Fattori in Giuseppe Mengoni.

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Frederic Shields 1833–1911

British Born in Hartlepool Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 2/32 languages

The echoes of Blake's poetry and the Pre-Raphaelite spirit continue to inform his artistic vision, ensuring that Shields’s legacy will endure for generations to come.

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Henry Treffry Dunn 1838–1899

British Born in Truro Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 1/32 languages

Notable examples of his narrative prowess include: The Attainment of the Sanc Grael: A work that captures the spiritual yearning and mystical gravity central to the Arthurian mythos. Sir Launcelot in the Queen’s Chamber: A painting that demonstrates his ability to weave intimacy with the grand, dramatic tension of legendary figures. To study Dunn is to study the very texture of Victorian romanticism.

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Edward Arthur Fellowes Prynne 1854–1921

British Born in Plymouth Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 1/32 languages

His father, George Rundle Prynne, was a prominent Tractarian clergyman and ritualist, deeply involved in restoring traditional Catholic practices within the Church of England. This pivotal decision led him to travel extensively throughout Europe, immersing himself in the artistic traditions of Antwerp, Florence, Paris, and Rome. His ‘Stations of the Cross,’ in particular, stand as enduring monuments to his artistic vision—powerful depictions of suffering, sacrifice, and redemption that speak across generations.

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The paintings behind the names

Famous Pre-raphaelite works and the artists who made them

The Girlhood of Mary Virgin

Dante Gabriel Rossetti

1849 · Tate Gallery, London
Hylas in Ženske vodne duše

John William Waterhouse

1896 · Manchester Art Gallery
Christ in the House of His Parents (`The Carpenter

John Everett Millais

1849 · Tate Britain, London
The Beguiling of Merlin

Edward Burne-Jones
The Light of the World

William Holman Hunt

1851 · Keble College, Oxford
Work

Ford Madox Brown

1852 · Manchester Art Gallery
Godiva

John Collier

1898 · The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry
Srečno pot!

Edmund Leighton

1900

Through time

A Pre-raphaelite timeline in masterpieces

In figures

By the numbers

Država izvora
Združeno kraljestvo	18
United Kingdom	9
Francija	3
Združene kraljine	2
Indija	2
Italija	1
Združene države Amerike	1

Letniko roditve
1810s	1
1820s	11
1830s	10
1840s	3
1850s	8
1870s	2
1890s	1

Muzeji, ki v svojih zbirkah hranijo njihova ključna dela
Manchester Art Gallery	5
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery	5
Walker Art Gallery	4
Tate Britain	4
Yale Center for British Art	2
Tate Gallery	1
Gallery Oldham	1
Art Gallery of New South Wales	1

All of them, in order

List of the 36 famous Pre-raphaelite slikarji

1Dante Gabriel RossettiAnglež · 1828–1882
2John William WaterhouseBritanec (Anglež) · 1849–1917
3John Everett MillaisBritanec · 1829–1896
4Edward Burne-JonesBritanski · 1833–1898
5William Holman Hunt1827–1910
6Ford Madox Brown1821–1893
7John Collier1850–1934
8Edmund LeightonBritanec · 1852–1922
9Evelyn De MorganBritanka · 1855–1919
10Sir Edward John Poynter1836–1919
11Arthur HughesBritanski · 1832–1915
12Frank Bernard DickseeBritanec · 1853–1928
13Joseph Noel PatonŠkotski · 1821–1901
14Elizabeth SiddalBritish · 1829–1862
15John Edward BrettBritish · 1830–1902
16Sophie Gengembre AndersonBritanka · 1823–1903
17William FoxŠkotski · 1812–1893
18Frederick Sandys1829–1904
19Marie Spartali StillmanBritanka · 1844–1927
20Stanley Spencer1891–1959
21Valentine Cameron PrinsepBritish · 1838–1904
22Edward Robert HughesBritish · 1851–1914
23Thomas Cooper Gotch1854–1931
24Simeon SolomonBritanec · 1840–1905
25Byam ShawBritanski · 1872–1919
26John Roddam Spencer StanhopeBritish · 1829–1908
27Frank Cadogan CowperBritish · 1877–1958
28Herbert Gustave SchmalzEnglish · 1856–1935
29Henry HolidayBritanec · 1839–1927
30Benjamin Williams LeaderBritanec · 1831–1923
31Robert Braithwaite MartineauBritanec · 1826–1869
32William Fettes DouglasScottish · 1822–1891
33Henry Roderick NewmanAmeriški · 1833–1918
34Frederic ShieldsBritish · 1833–1911
35Henry Treffry DunnBritish · 1838–1899
36Edward Arthur Fellowes PrynneBritish · 1854–1921

Your questions, answered

Frequently asked questions

Which Pre-raphaelite slikar is the most famous?
First place goes to Dante Gabriel Rossetti (#1); John William Waterhouse (#2) and John Everett Millais (#3) complete the podium.
Which five Pre-raphaelite slikarji should everyone know?
Dante Gabriel Rossetti (#1), John William Waterhouse (#2), John Everett Millais (#3), Edward Burne-Jones (#4) in William Holman Hunt (#5).
Who are the most famous Pre-raphaelite slikarji from Združeno kraljestvo?
The highest-ranked slikarji born in Združeno kraljestvo are Dante Gabriel Rossetti (#1), John Everett Millais (#3), Edward Burne-Jones (#4), William Holman Hunt (#5) in John Collier (#7).
When did the famous Pre-raphaelite slikarji live?
Most slikarji in this list were born in the 1820s (11 of 36), between 1812 and 1891 overall.
What techniques did Pre-raphaelite slikarji use?
“Her artistic output included sketches, watercolors, and one known oil painting, frequently drawing inspiration from Arthurian legends and medieval themes.” — from our biography of Elizabeth Siddal (#14).
Who was the earliest Pre-raphaelite slikar?
The earliest-born slikar in this list is William Fox (#17), born in 1812.
Who are the most famous Pre-raphaelite slikarji from United Kingdom?
The highest-ranked slikarji born in United Kingdom are Elizabeth Siddal (#14), John Edward Brett (#15), Edward Robert Hughes (#22), John Roddam Spencer Stanhope (#26) in Herbert Gustave Schmalz (#28).
Which museums hold the most Pre-raphaelite art?
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Manchester Art Gallery (5), Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (5) in Walker Art Gallery (4).
Who are the great women of Pre-raphaelite art?
The women of this list (4): Evelyn De Morgan (#9), Elizabeth Siddal (#14), Sophie Gengembre Anderson (#16) in Marie Spartali Stillman (#19).
In which city were most Pre-raphaelite slikarji born?
London: 12 of the slikarji in this list were born there.
Where were most Pre-raphaelite slikarji born?
Združeno kraljestvo: 18 of the 36 slikarji in this list were born there, then United Kingdom (9) in Francija (3).
Where can I buy Pre-raphaelite art?
Our catalogue holds 4,024 works by these slikarji. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.