athena art foundation — The Rossettis

Elizabeth Siddal, *Sir Patrick Spens*, 1856, Tate Britain.

The Rossettis follows the romance and radicalism of the Rossetti generation, through and beyond the Pre-Raphaelite years, focusing on Dante Gabriel, Christina and Elizabeth (née Siddal). The exhibition explores the Rossettis’ approach to art, love and lifestyles with an immersive show, using spoken poetry, drawings, paintings, photography, design and more. It also sets out to take a fresh look at the fascinating myths surrounding the unconventional relationships between Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Elizabeth Siddal, Fanny Cornforth and Jane Morris.

This is the first retrospective of Dante Gabriel Rossetti at Tate and the largest exhibition of his iconic pictures in two decades. It is, furthermore, the most comprehensive exhibition of Elizabeth Siddal’s work for 30 years, featuring rare surviving watercolours and important drawings.