|
|
British Born in France, Pre-Raphaelite, Symbolist painter. He painted historic scenes, religious subjects and portraits. He also worked in watercolor and produced drawings and is considered a Symbolist. During his childhood he showed a disposition for drawing. Several successive tragedies plagued Brown's life at the start of his career, beginning with the death of his mother, then the death of his sister, and finally the death of his father. In 1845 his wife persuaded him to leave Paris where he had lived for four years and move to Italy. Less than a year later, she wanted to return to Calais. She died on her way traveling to Paris. Around 1847, Brown established himself in England. He received a letter from Gabriel Rossetti, who expressed a desire to become Brown's student. This meeting was precious to both artists, and it can be said that the date 1848 marked the beginning of the Pre-Raphaelite movement.
|
