Artists of the Dark Times
This experience is solemnly focused on artists who travel to London for work and inspiration. We will explore the most inspiring places that moved artists for centuries.
Highlights:
Explore where Pre-Raphaelites started their movement Discover the birthplace of the legendary Ophelia painting Learn about 19th century celebrity models See where artists lived and worked in the 19th century Explore contemporary and antique art
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Artists of the Dark Times
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The Pre-Raphaelites formed a secret brotherhood in 1848. Even though the name gives us a hint to art that existed before Raphael, it has nothing to do with Raphael himself. This secret society wanted to evoke the ideals which existed before the Renaissance. Same as impressionists, they opposed the standards of the Royal Academy and created their own style widely appreciated nowadays.
Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Hunt, and John Everett Millais were the main founders of the movement, followed by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones and Henry Wallis. Each of them looked up at late medieval period and were inspired by literature.
Leighton House
Their main sources of inspiration were nature, mythology and folklore while the female models that were featured in their paintings were 19-th century celebrities. Since then Pre-Raphaelites transformed the artistic establishment of Victorian England.
Inclusions
- Licensed Artist Tour guide
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet your guide in front of the Leighton house museum.
