Pre-Raphaelite Knits

On Etsy recently, doing my rounds of the Pre-Raphaelite keywords, I noticed that a couple different sellers of knit items had pieces inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites.

First there's RoseOak, who has several items inspired both directly and indirectly by artwork titles and the Pre-Raphaelites in general.
(inspired by The Long Engagement)

Funkysmart has a beautiful shawl inspired by Waterhouse's Miranda and the Tempest.

Augusta, Esmerelda, and Dolores

I recently enjoyed reading the book Julia Margaret Cameron's Women, which was full of gorgeous photographs by the wonderful Pre-Raphaelite style photographer.

I had to share a quote though. :)

"A good model was transparent, neither too expressive nor too individualized. Burne-Jones warned against an overly explicit characterization of mythic subjects. Countering criticism of the restraint with which he had imbued the grieving queens in The Sleep of Arthur in Avalon, he wryly commented: 'A little more expression and they would be neither queens nor mysteries nor symbols, but just...Augusta, Esmerelda, and Dolores, considerably overcome by a recent domestic bereavement.'"

Rosiehardy's Ophelia

I've been doing a lot of blog-hopping lately...finding wonderful links on one blog and traveling to the next and next. This wonderful photographer/digital artist on Flickr is one I came across that way, and I've delighted in looking through all of her images on Flickr. Gorgeous work.

Anyway, this is her rendition of Millais' Ophelia, a commentary on water pollution.

Billy & Hells

This photographer was featured recently on a favorite blog of mine, Ullabenulla's, and the above image looked so very very Jane Morris, I had to share it.

Lamia

While googling the term "Lamia", I came across this image in a blog that fascinated me. I have no idea what it's from, since the original link no longer works. But it is a beautiful image reminsicent of Waterhouse's Lamia.

Edit: After a quick search, I found more!! Oh please check out this link for more gorgeous photographic interpretations of Waterhouse! (Saving images from the site is disabled, which I will respect and not repost here, but trust me...go look!)

A Friday Moment

I truly love this photo a visitor* to Red House captured. I can just imagine William or Jane Morris stealing a quiet moment with a book or embroidery in this sunny corner. I love the way the lighting showcases the wear and character to the shining wood floors, and the corner of the giant settle with its iron hinges. I love the soft, casually-placed pillows on the padded bench. Click the image also to see a little bit of detail from the painted ceiling.

This is where I will be, in my mind, all weekend long.

*(apologies...lost the credit/link)

The Fuzzy Scapegoat

Thanks to Mags on my Facebook list for sharing this link. A Flickr photo from user Cheekablue. LOVE IT!