William Michael Rossetti and the Siddalls

Author

Peattie, Roger

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Journal of pre-Raphaelite and aesthetic studies. 1989, Num. 1, Vol. 2, p. 19-26

ISSN

0835-7099

Abstract (en)

Transcribes several letters from Elizabeth Siddal's brother James to W.M. Rossetti, 1899-1911, during which period the latter provided the former with significant financial assistance. Speculates about why Rossetti, the Pre-Raphaelite chronicler, did not avail himself of the opportunity to learn more about Lizzie and her background. Concludes it must come down to "an ingrained belief that the Siddalls [Siddals], uncultivated artisans and tradesmen as they undoubtedly were, even if they had produced a talented daughter, were unworthy of careful historical record."

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1800-1945 -- United Kingdom
• Rossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919
• Siddal, Elizabeth Eleanor, 1829-1862
• Siddall, James, 1838-1912
• Correspondence
• 1899-1911
• Social classes
• Great Britain

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1800-1945 -- Royaume-Uni
• Rossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919
• Siddal, Elizabeth Eleanor, 1829-1862
• Siddall, James, 1838-1912
• Correspondance
• 1899-1911
• Classe sociale
• Grande-Bretagne

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19910701-00453501

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