Name: Dante Gabriel Rossetti: Victorian Artist & Poet Monograph
SKU: 9780896599284
Author: Alicia Craig Faxon
ISBN: 9780896599284

Question 1

What makes this book unique among Rossetti biographies?

Accepted Answer

This was the first illustrated monograph devoted to Dante Gabriel Rossetti, featuring luscious reproductions and telling details that capture his unique artistic talent and personal life.

Question 2

Does this book provide a balanced view of Rossetti's life?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it offers a clear and candid account of the artist, carefully untangling fact from myth, addressing the melodrama of his life alongside his striking accomplishments as a painter.

Question 3

Who is the author of this monograph?

Accepted Answer

The author is Alicia Craig Faxon, who skillfully weaves in quotes from Rossetti and his contemporaries, providing a comprehensive portrayal.

Question 4

What period of Rossetti's career does this book cover?

Accepted Answer

The book chronicles Rossetti's career from his early achievements as a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood to the grandly unorthodox images of his final years.

Dante Gabriel Rossetti

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