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  1. Fanny Cornforth (born Sarah Cox; 3 January 1835 – 24 February 1909) was an English artist's model, and the mistress and muse of the Pre-Raphaelite painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Cornforth performed the duties of housekeeper for Rossetti.

  2. Fanny Cornforth was discovered by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti as she had dinner at an event celebrating Florence Nightingale's return from the Crimean War. From that point onwards, she became one of the most divisive characters in Pre-Raphaelite art history.

  3. Nov 23, 2023 · Discover a fascinating life account of English Pre-Raphaelite art model Fanny Cornforth, whose questionable reputation and voluptuous titan-haired beauty remain forever emboldened on an artist’s canvas.

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  5. Mar 20, 2015 · The Mystery of Fanny Cornforth. Once again, it’s #WombatFriday! This week, I am sharing a story with you because for Pre-Raphaelite enthusiasts, this is a profound discovery. Fanny Cornforth was a frequent model for for Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

  6. Sep 26, 2019 · Fanny Cornforth muse set against ‘The Blue Bower’ painting by Rossetti, 1865. Of all of the beautiful women who modelled for Pre-Raphaelite artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Fanny Cornforth was the ultimate stunner, remaining his most loyal muse and longstanding affectionate friend.

  7. Jan 11, 2017 · Fanny Cornforth has one of the most recognizable faces of Pre-Raphaelite art, yet after dying at an asylum in obscurity, she rests in an unmarked grave. by Allison Meier January 11, 2017...

  8. Fanny Cornforth, muse to Dante Gabriel Rossetti, was born Sarah Cox in 1835, and became the major model for artworks including Aurelia (Fazio's Mistress), Bocca Baciata (The Kissed Mouth), and...

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