Elizabeth Siddal was one of Rossetti’s most important models who later became his wife. Rossetti encouraged her to become an artist. This drawing was inspired by Tennyson.
St Agnes' Eve 1852-1860 by Elizabeth Siddal (1834 - 1862). Ink.
This drawing shows a young woman with long flowing hair kneeling in prayer, her arms outstretched and resting on the parapet of a balcony or bridge upon which stands the figure of an angel. It was inspired by the work of Tennyson and interprets the following lines; 'one Lady...Whose heart brooded...On love, and wing'd St Agnes' saintly care, As she had heard old dames full many times declare...
There are these inscriptions on the exhibit:
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery collection, bequest of Emily and Gordon Bottomley 1949
Image © Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
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