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SIR EDWARD BURNE-JONES English artist in old age Date: 1833 - 1898
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1833 1898 Burne Jones Tired Watts
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This evocative photograph captures Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898) in his later years, with a long, flowing white beard and a melancholic expression. Burne-Jones was a prominent English artist and designer, best known for his contributions to the Pre-Raphaelite movement. His work, characterized by its rich symbolism and ethereal beauty, had a profound influence on the arts and crafts movement. Born in Birmingham, Burne-Jones initially studied to be an architect before turning to art. He began his career as a painter but later gained renown for his designs in stained glass, tapestry, and ceramics. His collaborations with William Morris and Dante Gabriel Rossetti led to the establishment of the decorative arts firm Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. Despite his success, Burne-Jones' personal life was marked by tragedy. He was married twice, both marriages ending in heartbreak and financial hardship. His wife, Georgiana Burne-Jones, was the model for many of his most famous works, including "The Love II" and "The Beguiling of Merlin." In his later years, Burne-Jones continued to work, but his health began to decline. He suffered from a debilitating eye condition that made it difficult for him to paint, and he became increasingly reclusive. This photograph, taken in the late 1890s, captures the artist in a moment of quiet reflection, his weary gaze reflecting the weight of his past accomplishments and the challenges of his present. Burne-Jones' legacy endures, with his work continuing to inspire artists and designers to this day. This haunting image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of artistic genius and the inexorable passage of time.
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