1855, Pre-Raphaelite

Sir John Everett Millais

1855

L'enfant Du Regiment

Discover Sir John Everett Millais’ ‘L’Enfant du Regiment,’ a Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece featuring a reclining figure in exquisite detail. Explore its symbolism & timeless beauty.

Dante Gabriel Rossetti

1855

Paolo And Francesca Da Rimini

Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s "Paolo and Francesca da Rimini" (1862) – a haunting Pre-Raphaelite fresco depicting tragic love. Explore its rich symbolism, dramatic lighting & medieval style.

Arthur Hughes’ ‘April Love,’ painted in 1855–6, captures a moment of romantic crisis with masterful detail. Set against an ivy-clad arbor and featuring a woman gazing upwards, the painting embodies Pre-Raphaelite ideals—beauty, emotion, and symbolism—inspired by Tennyson's poem 'The Miller’s Daughter.'

Dante Gabriel Rossetti

1855

The Annunciation

Explore Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s ‘The Annunciation’ (1855). A Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece featuring luminous detail, symbolic storytelling & serene beauty. Discover this iconic artwork.

Ford Madox Brown

1855

The Hay Harvest

Discover Ford Madox Brown’s ‘The Hay Harvest,’ a stunning Pre-Raphaelite oil painting capturing rural Victorian life. Explore its warm colors, detail & evocative style – a timeless masterpiece.

Anthony Frederick Augustus Sandys

1855

Emma Sandys, The Artist's Sister

Experience Pre-Raphaelite serenity with Emma Sandys, a poignant 1855 portrait by Anthony F. A. Sandys; discover this luminous Victorian masterpiece today.

William Fettes Douglas

1855

The Alchemist

Explore William Fettes Douglas’ ‘The Alchemist’ (1855). A richly detailed oil painting of a scholarly study, showcasing Pre-Raphaelite style & historical detail. Discover this captivating artwork.

Frederic George Stephens

1855

Morte D'arthur

Explore Frederic Stephens’ ‘Morte d’Arthur,’ a dramatic Pre-Raphaelite painting of knights in an earthy scene. Discover its composition, symbolism & Victorian art history.