The Pre-Raphaelite Circle

by Jan Marsh (Contributor)

The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood lent its name to one of the most significant and innovative artistic movements of the Victorian age. Jan Marsh's lively and revealing account of these remarkable men and women explores the individual personalities, the close friendships and the artistic force that bound this diverse group together.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Biography, History

136 pages, Paperback

First published July 5, 2006

Reviews

[A · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really great introduction to the Pre-Raphaelite circle, extending past the Brotherhood to later involved figures, including women alongside the men, and illustrated with some fantastic portraits.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excerpt -- On Art Criticism
[Louise] Jopling recalled first meeting [John Everett] Millais at an exhibition in the company of Val Princep. "Good show of Old Masters," commented Val. "Old Masters be bothered!" replied Millais, winking at Jopling. "I prefer the young Mistresses!"

[Annette Blair · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice little snap shot into the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and the circle of associates that surround it.

[Emylie]

brief biographies of the members and friends of the movement

[Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful color portraits of many Pre-Raphaelites, their spouses and friends. A short biography for each person is also given,

[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Personally, i think it would have been a 11/10 book with the bios of the models, or at least of the most important as Annie and Fanny. Nonetheless, a great book.

[janine · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excelleny introduction to the brilliant PRB and PRS