The Rossettis
£23.70£28.50 (-17%)
The Rossettis’ approach to art, love and lifestyles are considered revolutionary. This is explored by a range of short thematic essays containing fresh, and surprising research, accompanied by beautiful and iconic Pre-Raphaelite illustrations. Featuring artworks and writings by Dante Gabriel, Christina and Elizabeth (née Siddal), the book distinguishes the Rossettis from Victorian culture and foregrounds their countercultural roles.
The publication accompanies the first retrospective of Dante Gabriel Rossetti at Tate and the largest exhibition of his iconic pictures in two decades, and what will also be the most comprehensive exhibition of Elizabeth Siddal’s work for 30 years, featuring rare surviving watercolours and important drawings.
The Rossettis will take a fresh look at the fascinating myths surrounding the unconventional relationships between Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Elizabeth Siddal, Fanny Cornforth and Jane Morris.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Tate Publishing, 1st edition (6 April 2023) |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1849768420 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1849768429 |
| Dimensions | 23.2 x 2.3 x 27.7 cm |
by Meerkat
Very disappointed in the production qualities of this book. I bought the paperback version but from other reviews it sounds like the hardback version is the same. It is printed on a poor quality paper that feels cheap and nasty, but the biggest disappointment is the illustrations. In most art books the colour illustrations are printed on glossy paper, even if the rest of the book isn’t, but in this book all the colour illustrations are printed on the same poor quality matt paper as the rest of the book. This means that the intense, vibrant colours of the original paintings are completely lost in the illustrations in the book – all the oil paintings look as if they are painted in watercolours in the book because they are not printed on glossy paper and the colours look dull, washed out, faded, and no details can be seen in the illustrations – they all look a bit hazy.
by daisy
Buying books online is always a bit of a lottery.
Receiving an undamaged book is always a relief.
For the first time I have received a damaged item & am relieved as it gives me a valid reason to return this book.
While the critics current trend is to pour scorn upon the pre-Raphaelites & ignore them this promised a look at some different aspects of their work & to include works by women often excluded in previous exhibitions.
While there are some excellent examples of art here the production values are simply dreadful.
Before even opening the book you’ll notice a bland and dull coloured front cover printed on.
As is so often now there is no jacket.
The paper used is of poor quality, thick & unpleasant to touch with a strong chemical smell.
These could, just about, be forgiven but what really is the deal breaker here is the quality of the printing.
While the drawings are reproduced acceptably, the paintings are just awful.
The colour isn’t just muted it looks faded & completely dull & lifeless.
In some instances the pictures themselves appear unfocused. Certainly all the detail is missing.
This being an art book makes this lack of attention unforgivable and renders this a regretted purchase.
It certainly won’t find itself being proudly displayed on any coffee tables.
I haven’t read the text as I’m returning the book so cannot comment upon it. This being a Tate exhibition I would expect it to be excellent.
Sadly at £40 this really is best being avoided and garners little praise for such a world class gallery.
by Gilliewren
Go see the exhibition
by JaneyB
2023 Tate exhibition paperback book. Excellent price.
by Jonty
Good photography but poor curatorial essays