Dante and Beatrice
Henry Holiday · 1884
Why it's great
Dante in a red robe stands on a bridge in Florence, as Beatrice walks by with her friends, not seeing him. Holiday painted a famous moment from Dante's life. It's a story of love at a distance. It's a Pre-Raphaelite-style painting.
Where to see it
📍 Walker Art GalleryLiverpool, United Kingdom
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Henry Holiday was born in London and was a painter, designer and stained-glass artist. He was influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites. He also illustrated Lewis Carroll's poem 'The Hunting of the Snark'. He died in London in 1927.
