Jane Burden (1839-1914) … later Mrs. William Morris; textile artist and Pre-Raphaelite model; the face of Guinevere, Proserpine, Pandora and many more …
This photograph was taken in 1858, around the time of her engagement to Mr. Morris.“He should be content with that perfect stunner of his - to look at or speak to. The idea of his marrying her is insane. To kiss her feet is the utmost men should dream of doing.”
(Algernon Charles Swinburne, voicing his sentiments regarding William Morris’ engagement to “Janey” in a letter dated 7 February 1858)
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