1828
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1882
Dante Gabriel Rossetti was an English poet, illustrator, and founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. His richly detailed and symbolic paintings often depict medieval, mythological, or literary themes with sensual and emotional intensity. Works like The Blessed Damozel reveal his fascination with beauty, spirituality, and love. Rossetti’s style influenced Victorian art and the Aesthetic Movement. Besides painting, he was a significant literary figure, intertwining poetry and visual art in a unique creative vision.
