W. B. Scott, John Ruskin, and D. G. Rossetti by William Downey

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W. B. Scott, John Ruskin, and D. G. Rossetti

William A. Downey

June 29, 1863

Albumen Print

Source: Works, facing 36.454

Downey made made this triple portrait during the same session at Rossetti's house (16 Cheyne Walk) he photographed Ruskin and Rossetti in Rossetti's painting chair. The photographer posed his subjects in Rossetti's garden (which Beerbohm so delightful caricatures). Maas comments: "Rossetti's handkerchief hangs out sloppily and he stands awkwardly; and, furthermore, Downely objected to the menacing way Ruskin held his stick." (Ruskin and His Circle, 24).

Scanned image and text by George P. Landow

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References

Bartram, Michael. The Pre-Raphaelite Canmera: Aspects of Victorian Photography. London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1985.

John Ruskin and His Circle. Exhibition catalogue: London: Maas Gallery, June 1991. No. 24.

Maas, Jeremy. The Victorian Art World in Photographs. London: Barrie & Jenkins, 1984.

Ruskin, John. Works, "The Library Edition." eds. E. T. Cook and Alexander Wedderburn. 39 vols. London: George Allen, 1903-1912.

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