Dante Gabriel Rossetti exerted a tremendous influence over British art towards the end of the 19th century. From the days of his early involvement with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood to his death, women were enormously important in both his life and his art. 

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This talk introduces the various personalities involved and will examine Rossetti's painted representations of these women in the rather complicated context of attitudes towards women at that time. 

 Linda holds two first class degrees in Art History and has a broad knowledge of art historical subjects, but specialises in British Art and 20th century art.  She is an experienced lecturer and guide, especially at Tate Britain and Tate Modern.