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William Michael Rossetti (25 September 1829 – 5 February 1919) was an English writer and critic. Early life. Born in London, Rossetti was a son of exiled Italian scholar Gabriele Rossetti and his wife Frances Rossetti née Polidori; he was the brother of Maria Francesca Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Christina Georgina Rossetti . Career.
William Michael Rossetti (born September 25, 1829, London, England—died February 5, 1919, London) was an English art critic, literary editor, and man of letters, brother of Dante Gabriel and Christina Rossetti.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
William Michael Rossetti invented his contemporary and our still enduring view of the PRB. He was its advocate, secretary and historian – and these functions made him a key player. Although he was a taxman by day, rising to senior ranks within the Inland Revenue, he was a critic of art and literature by night.
- Angela Thirlwell
- 2012
William was the chief art critic for The Academy from 1869-78 and was also the British correspondent for the American art publication The Crayon that was published from 1855-61.
William Michael Rossetti (1829-1919) was a critic, writer and founder member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. He was the brother of Dante Gabriel Rossetti and appeared in nine portraits in the National Portrait Gallery collection.
William Michael Rossetti (1829 - 1919) RA Collection: People and Organisations Art critic, and literary editor. Profile. Born: 1829 Died: 1919. Gender: Male. Share
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William Michael Rossetti. (1829—1919) art critic and literary editor. Quick Reference. (1829–1919) Man of letters, art critic, and editor, brother of Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Christina Rossetti, educated at King's College School, London; he worked as an official of the Inland ...
