Rebecca painted as well. Such an interesting family and I so sympathise with Simeon. Burne-Jones was one of the very few people who would actually talk to him after his offence.
I only mentioned the two boys because most people don't know Rebecca Solomon's art. But I am glad you raised Rebecca's name as well.
Years ago I wrote one chapter in a book of biographies called "Forever Eve: An Anthology Celebrating NCJWV 75th Anniversary 2002". It is in the National Library of Australia. Believe it or not, my chapter was on Rebecca Solomon!
I know all of Abraham Solomon's famous works, but I have never seen this one. Shame... it looks like a hoot.
ReplyDeleteHis younger brother was much more famous, but not necessarily as good as Abraham.
Rebecca painted as well. Such an interesting family and I so sympathise with Simeon. Burne-Jones was one of the very few people who would actually talk to him after his offence.
ReplyDeleteI only mentioned the two boys because most people don't know Rebecca Solomon's art. But I am glad you raised Rebecca's name as well.
ReplyDeleteYears ago I wrote one chapter in a book of biographies called "Forever Eve: An Anthology Celebrating NCJWV 75th Anniversary 2002". It is in the National Library of Australia. Believe it or not, my chapter was on Rebecca Solomon!
What a coincidence. You've probably seen this brilliant site but others may not:
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