The Rossettis

by Carol Jacobi (Editor)

A visually stunning art book devoted to the radical Rossetti generation.

The Rossettis approach to art, love, and lifestyles is considered revolutionary. The book is an exploration of these figures and includes a range of short thematic essays based on fresh and surprising research, all accompanied by beautiful and iconic Pre-Raphaelite illustrations.

Featuring artworks and writings by Dante Gabriel, Christina, and Elizabeth (née Siddal), Tate museum curator Carol Jacobs’s book distinguishes the Rossettis from Victorian culture and foregrounds their countercultural roles.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

240 pages, Hardcover

Published October 31, 2023

Reviews

[Helen White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating collection of essays for this Tate exhibition companion. Focusing on the poetry and art of the Rossettis this book starts by emphasising the contributions of poet Christina and biographer brother William. However it soon becomes a book about Elizabeth Siddal and Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

The images are excellent and the chronology and background for them is interesting. I also like the focus on reclaiming the women of the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood as something more than mysterious muses, especially Elizabeth as a talented artist in her own right.

[Tobias Lindquist · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative, describing the Rossetti’s in various contexts. Beautifully illustrated.

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both beautiful and informative.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated book to accompany the recent exhibition at the Tate.