The Magic Circle: A Pre-Raphaelite Gallery

This page features some of the most beautiful art ever created. The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was a group of 19th century artists who rebelled from the style of painting of their day and created a new artistic style using biblical, mythical, and natural imagery as the subjects of their paintings. Their art uses themes similar to the great Italian artists before Raphael (thus the name, Pre-Raphaelite). Although they received great criticism from their peers the Pre-Raphaelite artists have gained respect from art-lovers for generations.

The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood only lasted for a few years, but many 19th and early 20th century artists (like John William Waterhouse and Adolphe-William Bougeuereau) were inspired by them and their art is still very popular today.

I have chosen my favorite Pre-Raphaelite paintings to display on this page. I hope you enjoy the beauty and technical expertise displayed in these gorgeous works.

*Click on the thumbnail to view the larger image.

Adolphe William Bouguerau (1825-1905)

	'A Soul Brought to Heaven'
	'The Abduction of Psyche'
	'Le Printemps (The Return of Spring)'
	'Evening Mood'
	'Cupidon'
	'L'Innocence'
	'The Birth of Venus'
	'The First Kiss'
	'Nymphs and Saytr'
	'The Nymphaeum'

Sir Frank Dicksee (1853-1928)

	'La Belle Dame Sans Merci'
	'Romeo & Juliet'

Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1896)

'Ophelia'

Anthony Frederick Sandys (1829-1904)

	'Mary Magdalene'
	'Morgan-Le-Fey'
	'Gentle Spring'
	'Love's Shadow'

John William Waterhouse (1849-1917)

	'The Lady of Shalott'
	'Psyche Opening the Golden Box'
	'Echo & Narcissus'
	'Windflowers'
	'Danaides'
	'Miranda-The Tempest'
	'The Magic Circle'
	'Ophelia'
	'Circe Invidiosa'
	'Ophelia'
	'Pandora'
	'Hylas & the Nymphs'
	'The Siren'
	'A Mermaid'
	'A Song of Springtime'

**These images are displayed for the purpose of the aesthetic enjoyment of others only. No profit is being gained from this site. The images on this site cannot be used for financial gain or profit. Please do not download to sell to others.