Sir Edward Burne-Jones, born in 1833 in Birmingham, England, was a leading figure in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and a prominent artist of the Victorian era. Renowned for his intricate and ethereal paintings, Burne-Jones’s work often depicted themes of mythology, romance, and medieval legend, imbued with a sense of mystery and symbolism.

Burne-Jones’s paintings, characterized by their rich colors, flowing lines, and dreamlike compositions, sought to evoke a sense of otherworldly beauty and spiritual depth. He drew inspiration from sources such as Arthurian legend, Greek mythology, and medieval romance, infusing his art with a timeless and universal quality.

In addition to his paintings, Burne-Jones was also a skilled designer, collaborating with the famous Arts and Crafts movement leader William Morris on stained glass windows, tapestries, and other decorative arts.

Despite facing criticism from some quarters for his adherence to traditional forms and subject matter, Burne-Jones’s art had a profound impact on the cultural landscape of his time and continues to be celebrated for its beauty, imagination, and poetic sensibility.

Edward Burne-Jones

01. “I mean by a picture a beautiful romantic dream of something that never was, never will be – in a light better than any light that ever shone – in a land no one can define, or remember, only desire.”
― Edward Burne-Jones

02. “I mean by a picture a beautiful, romantic dream of something that never was, never will be – in a light better than any light that ever shone – in a land no one can define or remember, only desire – and the forms divinely beautiful – and then I wake up, with the waking of Brynhild.”
― Edward Burne-Jones