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The Death of Chatterton, 1856 (1900)
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The Death of Chatterton, 1856 (1900)
The Death of Chatterton, 1856 (1900). This was the first great success of the British Pre-Raphaelite painter Henry Wallis. It was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1856. It depicts Thomas Chatterton, an 18th century poet who committed suicide aged just seventeen and was a romantic hero to struggling young artists in the mid 19th century. The model used for the painting was the novelist and poet George Meredith
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The Death of Chatterton, 1856 (1900)
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is a captivating print that showcases the first major triumph of Henry Wallis, a renowned British Pre-Raphaelite painter. Originally exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1856, this masterpiece depicts Thomas Chatterton, an esteemed poet from the 18th century who tragically took his own life at just seventeen years old. In the mid-19th century, Chatterton became an emblematic figure for struggling young artists and was revered as a romantic hero. The model chosen to portray Chatterton in this painting was none other than George Meredith, a celebrated novelist and poet himself. The composition exudes despair and tragedy as it captures the essence of Chatterton's deathbed scene. With meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of monochrome tones, Wallis skillfully brings forth the emotions associated with loss and mortality. This evocative artwork transports viewers back to Victorian England, immersing them in its literary heritage and artistic sensibilities. It serves as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of life and highlights the struggles faced by creative individuals throughout history. "The Death of Chatterton" remains an iconic representation of both English literature and visual arts from the 19th century. Its profound impact on audiences endures through time, inviting contemplation on themes such as youthfulness lost too soon, artistic passion transcending generations, and society's perception of tragic figures like Thomas Chatterton.
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