Angels

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Angels

• Edward Burne-Jones

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The Artist

• Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898)
• Mother died when he was only 6 days old and was
  raised by his dad and a housekeeper
• Studied theology at Exeter College, Oxford
• William Morris
• John Ruskin
• Rossetti
• Intended to become a Minister, but left Oxford
  without a degree

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• 1865 Married Georgiana MacDonald
• 1881 Received a honorary degree from Oxford
• 1883 Became an Honorary Fellow
• 1894 He was Knighted
• His popularity was low the last few years of his
  life
• Mid 1970s His work was once again acclaimed

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• Other crafts than painting
• Considered largely responsible for bringing the
  Pre-Raphaelites into the mainstream British art
• His work is characterized by the unique look of
  the women who feature prominently in virtually
  every piece, by his vivid use of color and his
  fondness for architectural frames and backgrounds
  

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Other Angels

• Three Trumpeting Angels. 1869. South Aisle window
  St. Edward the Confessor Church, Cheddleton,
  Staffordshire, UK

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• Praising Angel

• Angels of Creation

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• His women are fit the classic Pre-Raphaelite
  model of fine features, high cheekbones and curly
  red or brown hair. They are almost always draped
  in intricate classical gowns.
• Unlike other Pre-Raphaelites like Layton and
  Waterhouse, Burne-Jones had a practical streak
  and did a number of works on commission and for
  publication.

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Angels

• Ca. 1850 1860.Black crayon on mounted
  paper.59 6/8 x 23 3/4 (151.5 x 60 cm).
• Burne-Jones was one of the first artists to break
  away from the conventional canvas size and
  presentation of paintings.