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A new biography of Edward Burne-Jones, one of the greatest British artists of the second half of the 19th century. A leading figure, with Oscar Wilde, in the aesthetic movement of the 1880s, he influenced not just his immediate circle, but artists such as Klimt and Picasso. MacCarthy explores and re-evaluates his art and life, and the devastating rift with his great friend and collaborator, William Morris. 'A true pleasure to read...' Jan Marsh, "Independent"
Synopsis
Edward Burne-Jones is the greatest British artist of the second half of the nineteenth century. The angels on our Christmas cards, the stained glass in our churches, the great paintings in our galleries - Edward Burne-Jones' work is all around us. This title explores and re-evaluates his art and life.
