Edward Burne-Jones Biography and Artwork

Edward Burne-Jones was a renowned painter and designer who was born in Birmingham, England on August 28, 1833. He is best known for his association with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and his romantic paintings that used medieval imagery. Burne-Jones was self-taught as an artist but quickly made a name for himself within the artistic community.

The Pre-Raphaelite Movement rejected what they saw as the artificiality of academic art and looked back to medieval painting techniques. It’s no surprise then, that Burne-Jones strongly associated with this movement. He became deeply involved with Arts and Crafts and Aestheticism whilst also being part of Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co.

Burne-Jones’ paintings were renowned for their attention to detail and use of vivid colors. Many consider him one of the finest British artists of the 19th century. Alongside his artistic achievements came controversy when it emerged he had extra-marital affairs with models.

Burne-Jones died June 17, 1898 in London leaving behind a lasting legacy. He left behind not only his artwork but also a son who would follow in his father’s footsteps as a portrait painter. Edward Burne-Jones will always be remembered not only as an artist but also as a leading figure within the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood movement which continues to inspire artists all around the world today.

All Edward Burne-Jones Artwork on Artchive

Artwork Name Year Medium
Fatima 1862 gouache,pencil,watercolor,paper,canvas
Pygmalion and the Image II: The Hand Refrains 1875 - 1878
Green Summer 1868 oil,canvas
Going to the Battle 1858 pen,vellum
Girl's Head 1897 gouache,paper
Girl and Goldfish 1861 oil
Georgiana Burne Jones, their children Margaret and Philip in the background 1883 oil,canvas
George Howard
Flower of God print
Finding Psyche
Faith Hope and Charity
Study for Pygmalion 1870
The Lament 1865 - 1866 oil,canvas
Pygmalion and the Image II: The Hand Refrains 1868 - 1869 oil,canvas
Pygmalion and the Image IV: The Soul Attains 1868 - 1869
Pygmalion and the Image I: The Heart Desires 1875 - 1878 oil,canvas
Pygmalion and the Image I: The Heart Desires 1868 - 1869 oil,canvas
The Hours 1882 oil,canvas
The King's Wedding 1870 gouache
The Knight`s Farewell 1858 pen,vellum
Head Study for The Masque of Cupid
Head Study of Maria Zambaco (The Wine of Circe)
Heart of the Rose 1889 oil,canvas
Hesperus. The Evening Star 1870 gouache
Hope 1896 oil,canvas
Hope 1871 watercolor
Hope in Prison 1872 oil,canvas
Hunting Fields
Jesus and Woman at the Well
Gudrun Setting Fire to Atli's Palace 1897
The Legend of St. Frideswide 1859 oil
The Madness Of Sir Tristram
The March Marigold c.1870 oil,canvas
The Merciful Knight 1863 watercolor,gouache
The Mill 1882 oil,canvas
The Mirror of Venus c.1870 - c.1875 oil,canvas
The Garden of the Hesperides c.1869 - 1873; United Kingdom oil,canvas
The Morning of the Resurrection 1882
The Passing of Venus c.1875 oil
The Pilgrim at the Gate of Idleness 1875 - 1893
King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid 1880 - 1884 oil,canvas
King Gaspar
King Mark and La Belle Iseult
The Princess Sabra Led to the Dragon Painting 1866 oil,canvas
Love Leading The Pilgrim 1877 - 1896 oil,canvas
Love Among the Ruins 1894 oil,canvas
The Star Of Bethlehem 1885
Love c.1880 watercolor,paper
The Prioress's Tale
The Rock of Doom 1885 - 1888 oil,canvas
The Rose Bower
The Seasons, Autumn
The Seasons, Summer
Theseus
The Sirens c.1875
The Sleeping Beauty 1870 - 1890 oil,canvas
Laus Veneris 1868 oil,canvas
Last Judgement 1896 stained glass
Lady Windsor
Lady Frances Balfour 1881 oil,canvas
Pygmalion and the Image Series The Soul Attains 1875 - 1878 Oil on Canvas
Laus Veneris 1869 Oil With Gold Paint On Canvas
Hope (unfinished) 1861-2 Oil On Canvas
Annunciation 1860 stained glass
Clara von Bork 1860 watercolor,gouache,paper
The Golden Stairs c.1876 - c.1880 Oil on Canvas
King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid 1884 Oil on Canvas
Sidonia von Bork 1860 watercolor,gouache
The Beguiling of Merlin 1870 - 1874 Oil on Canvas
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