Elena Rossetti Angeli — Dante Gabriele Rossetti

Bergamo, Istituto Italiano d'Arti Grafiche, 1906. Cloth. A well illustrated work on the famous Pre-Raphaelite. Dante Gabriele Rosetti (1828-1882) was an English poet, illustrator and member of the Rossetti family, remembered for founding the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and inspiring the likes of William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones. His poetry and art were often interwoven, writing sonnets to accompany his artwork and vice versa. He married Elizabeth Siddal, who was considered a muse for Pre-Raphaelite painters. His work was influenced by medievalism.Profusely illustrated with one hundred and seven full plates depicting the subject's work as well as the subject. In a quarter cloth binding. Externally generally smart, cloth a little discoloured and extremities worn. Gift inscription to half title page. Internally generally firmly bound, pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .