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Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) was a pivotal figure in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group of English painters, poets and critics that sought to challenge the conventions of art and literature during the Victorian era. Rossetti, the son of Italian expatriates, had a deep appreciation for his heritage, which influenced both his art and poetry. Initially studying at the Royal Academy and later at the King's College School, Rossetti's early career was marked by a fusion of artist...

Rubens, Peter Paul Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was a prolific Flemish Baroque painter, renowned for his exuberant and dynamic compositions that often celebrated themes of mythology, history and religious subjects. Born in Siegen, Germany, Rubens spent much of his formative years in Antwerp, where he became a master in the guild of Saint Luke. His deep understanding of classical art, coupled with the influence of the Italian Renaissance, particularly the works of Titian and Caravaggio, shaped his distinctive s...

Botticelli, Sandro Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510), born Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi in 1445, was an Italian painter of the Early Renaissance. Botticelli's works are revered for their delicate beauty and poetic quality, capturing the spirit of his era. He was born in Florence, a city brimming with artistic innovation, which influenced his development as an artist. Botticelli trained under the Florentine painter Fra Filippo Lippi, whose influence is evident in Botticelli's graceful figures and ...

Pellegrini, Carlo Carlo Pellegrini (1839-1889), also known as Ape, was an Italian caricaturist and illustrator. He was born in Caprese, Tuscany, on March 25, 1839, and later moved to London, where he gained fame for his work. Pellegrini was best known for his caricatures in the British magazine Vanity Fair, where he depicted prominent figures of the Victorian era. His caricatures, characterised by their bold strokes and exaggerated features, captured the essence of his subjects while adding a touch of humour. ...

Constable, John John Constable (1776-1837) was a British landscape painter who has left an indelible mark on the history of Western Art. Born in June 1776 in East Bergholt, Suffolk, Constable was the son of a prosperous corn merchant. His early years in the picturesque countryside of Suffolk profound influenced his artistic vision. Constable is best known for his idyllic and naturalistic landscapes, capturing the beauty of rural England with an unprecedented level of detail and atmospheric effect. Unlike ma...