Pre-Raphaelite Girl Gang
Fifty Makers, Shakers and Heartbreakers from the Victorian Era
Published on 13. September 2018
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-1-911604-63-1 (ISBN)
Description
Pre-Raphaelite
Girl Gang will
introduce readers of all ages to the remarkable women of the Pre-Raphaelite art
movement which began in the second half of the nineteenth century and continued
through the early part of the twentieth. From models to artists, these women
all contributed something personal and incredible towards the most beautiful
and imaginative art movement in the world. From duchesses to poor laundresses,
each woman has a story to tell and a unique viewpoint on art no matter their
age, status or background. Rich or poor, black or white, these women redefined
what it meant to be beautiful and influential in a male-dominated world and
broke new ground in art, business and women's rights to pursue the life they
loved. Spanning almost a century and uncovering the truth behind some familiar
and less familiar faces, this collection will offer new information to readers
already interested in Pre-Raphaelite art and open the doors on an enchanting
and revolutionary band of women who are unlikely and compelling role models.
Artists, sculptors, inventors, models, wives, sisters and muses, all provide
inspiration for ground-breakers and trouble-makers today.
Girl Gang will
introduce readers of all ages to the remarkable women of the Pre-Raphaelite art
movement which began in the second half of the nineteenth century and continued
through the early part of the twentieth. From models to artists, these women
all contributed something personal and incredible towards the most beautiful
and imaginative art movement in the world. From duchesses to poor laundresses,
each woman has a story to tell and a unique viewpoint on art no matter their
age, status or background. Rich or poor, black or white, these women redefined
what it meant to be beautiful and influential in a male-dominated world and
broke new ground in art, business and women's rights to pursue the life they
loved. Spanning almost a century and uncovering the truth behind some familiar
and less familiar faces, this collection will offer new information to readers
already interested in Pre-Raphaelite art and open the doors on an enchanting
and revolutionary band of women who are unlikely and compelling role models.
Artists, sculptors, inventors, models, wives, sisters and muses, all provide
inspiration for ground-breakers and trouble-makers today.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
150 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 155 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-911604-63-1 (9781911604631)
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It was while
studying for her first degree that Kirsty Stonell Walker became immersed in the
life and loves of the Pre-Raphaelites. The plight of 'bad girl' Fanny Cornforth
fascinated her so much that she spent a decade researching her life and wrote
her biography Stunner: The Fall and Rise of Fanny Cornforth. Since 2011,
she has written a blog, The Kissed Mouth, where she publishes original
research on the many models of the Pre-Raphaelites. She has also written two
novels about Victorian artists as well as giving talks to art groups and
museums on her subject.
Kingsley Nebechi is an Italian born, British raised
illustrator. His work is inspired by his love for patterns, comics and fashion. Kingsley's artwork has been featured on book covers, ad
campaigns, product packaging and animation. Kingsley was also included in Buzzfeed's 34 British Young Black Artists You
Should Pay Attention to last October.
studying for her first degree that Kirsty Stonell Walker became immersed in the
life and loves of the Pre-Raphaelites. The plight of 'bad girl' Fanny Cornforth
fascinated her so much that she spent a decade researching her life and wrote
her biography Stunner: The Fall and Rise of Fanny Cornforth. Since 2011,
she has written a blog, The Kissed Mouth, where she publishes original
research on the many models of the Pre-Raphaelites. She has also written two
novels about Victorian artists as well as giving talks to art groups and
museums on her subject.
Kingsley Nebechi is an Italian born, British raised
illustrator. His work is inspired by his love for patterns, comics and fashion. Kingsley's artwork has been featured on book covers, ad
campaigns, product packaging and animation. Kingsley was also included in Buzzfeed's 34 British Young Black Artists You
Should Pay Attention to last October.