![]() ![]() ![]() The young men and women in the Pre-Raphaelites’ circle wanted to express themselves authentically with art and poetry based on lived experience and nature. This first British movement of modern art challenged the ‘soulless self-reflections’ of the statesponsored Royal Academy and its reliance on ‘old master’ styles and subjects of past artists such as Raphael. With the support of their family and inspired by this spirit of reform, Gabriel, William and five fellow art students founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (1848–53). In 1848, as the children came of age, popular rebellions against political regimes spread across Europe. Their father, Gabriele, was an Italian revolutionary forced to flee his homeland and the London household was often full of visiting activists. Gabriel and William championed revolution through art. Christina and Maria explored social justice through their writing and involvement with the Anglican Church. ![]()
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