William Michael Rossetti

1829–1919 (age 90)

Biography

William Michael Rossetti, born 1829, was an author and critic best remembered for chronicling the lives and ideals of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, including his own kin. His essays and biographies preserved the group’s devotion to beauty, sincerity, and moral purpose.

Rossetti’s gentle humor and lifelong advocacy for truth in art earned him enduring admiration, as he worked tirelessly to ensure that the creative spirit he cherished continued to inspire future generations.

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