Angels Edward Burne-Jones

The Artist… Edward Burne-Jones ( ) Edward Burne-Jones ( ) Mother died when he was only 6 days old and was raised by his dad and a housekeeper Mother died when he was only 6 days old and was raised by his dad and a housekeeper Studied theology at Exeter College, Oxford Studied theology at Exeter College, Oxford William Morris William Morris John Ruskin John Ruskin Rossetti Rossetti Intended to become a Minister, but left Oxford without a degree Intended to become a Minister, but left Oxford without a degree

1865: Married Georgiana MacDonald 1865: Married Georgiana MacDonald 1881: Received a honorary degree from Oxford 1881: Received a honorary degree from Oxford 1883: Became an Honorary Fellow 1883: Became an Honorary Fellow 1894: He was Knighted 1894: He was Knighted His popularity was low the last few years of his life His popularity was low the last few years of his life Mid 1970s: His work was once again acclaimed Mid 1970s: His work was once again acclaimed

Other crafts than painting Other crafts than painting Considered largely responsible for bringing the Pre-Raphaelites into the mainstream British art Considered largely responsible for bringing the Pre-Raphaelites into the mainstream British art His work is characterized by the unique look of the women who feature prominently in virtually every piece, by his vivid use of color and his fondness for architectural frames and backgrounds His work is characterized by the unique look of the women who feature prominently in virtually every piece, by his vivid use of color and his fondness for architectural frames and backgrounds

Other Angels Three Trumpeting Angels South Aisle window St. Edward the Confessor Church, Cheddleton, Staffordshire, UK Three Trumpeting Angels South Aisle window St. Edward the Confessor Church, Cheddleton, Staffordshire, UK

Angels of Creation Angels of Creation  Praising Angel

His women are fit the classic Pre- Raphaelite model of fine features, high cheekbones and curly red or brown hair. They are almost always draped in intricate classical gowns. His women are fit the classic Pre- Raphaelite model of fine features, high cheekbones and curly red or brown hair. They are almost always draped in intricate classical gowns. Unlike other Pre-Raphaelites like Layton and Waterhouse, Burne-Jones had a practical streak and did a number of works on commission and for publication. Unlike other Pre-Raphaelites like Layton and Waterhouse, Burne-Jones had a practical streak and did a number of works on commission and for publication.

Angels Ca ­ Black crayon on mounted paper. 59 6/8 x 23 3/4 (151.5 x 60 cm). Ca ­ Black crayon on mounted paper. 59 6/8 x 23 3/4 (151.5 x 60 cm). Burne-Jones was one of the first artists to break away from the conventional canvas size and presentation of paintings. Burne-Jones was one of the first artists to break away from the conventional canvas size and presentation of paintings.