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    William Holman Hunt

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    William Holman Hunt was an English painter and co-founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1848. The group’s approach was influenced by the spiritual essence found in Medieval art, in opposition to the rationalism of the Renaissance style exemplified by Raphael. For Hunt, it was the duty of the artist to reveal the similarities between sign and fact; he traveled to Jerusalem in search for material and historical facts to further the accuracy of the storytelling within his religious works. Hunt’s works were initially unsuccessful and widely criticized by the public for their garish appearance. Fortunately, Hunt is now remembered for his great attention to detail, use of vibrant colors, and his works’ elaborate symbolism.

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    A Deadly Hue: Scheele's Green

    A Deadly Hue: Scheele's Green

    In this series, we explore the stories behind certain pigments - natural and synthetic - and how these hues, and artists’ un…

    Millais' Ophelia and the Case of the Vanishing Vole

    Millais' Ophelia and the Case of the Vanishing Vole

    Sometimes the story behind a work is just as compelling as the story it tells. This has possibly never been more true than i…

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