John Roddam Spencer Stanhope
1829–1908 · British · 9 artworks
Pre-RaphaelitismAestheticismSymbolismSymbolic imageryDetailed figurationClassical and mythological themesMuted color palettesAllegorical narratives
artist bio
John Roddam Spencer Stanhope was an English artist associated with the later phase of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. His works often explored allegorical and mythological themes, characterized by a distinctive aesthetic and meticulous attention to detail.
what you'll learn
Studying Stanhope's work allows students to explore the symbolism and narrative elements within Pre-Raphaelite art, as well as his unique approach to color and composition. Students can also learn about the influence of classical literature and mythology on 19th-century art.
related: Edward Burne-Jones, Frederic Leighton, Dante Gabriel Rossetti
9 artworks
Why seek ye the living among the dead? (St Luke, Chapter XXIV, verse 5)
1896
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Why seek ye the living among the dread?
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Thoughts of the Past
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The Temptation of Eve
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Andromeda
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The Waters of Lethe by the Plains of Elysium
1880
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The White Rabbit
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Cupid and Psyche
1880
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Love and the Maiden
1877
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