Pre-Raphaelite
Girl Gang will
introduce readers of all ages to the remarkable women of the Pre-Raphaelite art
movement which began in the second half of the nineteenth century and continued
through the early part of the twentieth. From models to artists, these women
all contributed something personal and incredible towards the most beautiful
and imaginative art movement in the world. From duchesses to poor laundresses,
each woman has a story to tell and a unique viewpoint on art no matter their
age, status or background. Rich or poor, black or white, these women redefined
what it meant to be beautiful and influential in a male-dominated world and
broke new ground in art, business and women's rights to pursue the life they
loved. Spanning almost a century and uncovering the truth behind some familiar
and less familiar faces, this collection will offer new information to readers
already interested in Pre-Raphaelite art and open the doors on an enchanting
and revolutionary band of women who are unlikely and compelling role models.
Artists, sculptors, inventors, models, wives, sisters and muses, all provide
inspiration for ground-breakers and trouble-makers today.