Dante Gabriel Rossetti, English, 1828-1882; Water Willow, 1871; oil on canvas, mounted on panel; 13 x 10 1/2 in.;
Delaware Art Museum. Image courtesy of the Delaware Art Museum
Frederick Sandys, English, 1829-1904;
Mary Magdalene, c. 1859;
oil on panel; 13 1/4 x 11 in.;
Delaware Art Museum. Image courtesy of the Delaware Art Museum
Waking Dreams: The Art of the Pre-Raphaelites from the Delaware Art Museum features paintings and works on paper by a remarkable group of young British artists including Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882), William Holman Hunt (1827-1910), John Everett Millais (1829-1896), and Marie Spartali Stillman (1844-1927). There is also a beautiful selection of decorative arts by artists such as William Morris (1834-1896) and Archibald Knox (1864-1933). Inspired by mythology, literature, and legend, these artists produced some of the most notable works of 19th-century Britain.
Waking Dreams is on view February 18 through April, 29, 2007, in the Main Exhibition Galleries. Admission is $6, $5 for students, $4 for children 6 through 12, and free for Members and children under 6. A free iPod audio tour in included with paid admission. Exhibition admission is free to all on Fridays.
To listen to a sample of the iPod audio tour, see a selection of artwork, and find exhibition programs, please click on the link below. You can also download the complete audio tour, featuring 25 beautiful works of art, into your own iPod or MP3 player by following this link.
Listen to the iPod Audio Tour