October 9, 1840 - Simeon Solomon The Victorian era was a time of great technological achievements and cultural progress. Queen Victoria was a big promoter of the arts. She was a patron to many artists of different disciplines and encouraged their development. Yet, it was also … [Read more...]
#ArtDept: Simeon Solomon’s “Bacchus”
Bacchus (1867), Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Simeon Solomon (1840 –1905) London born Solomon was part of a family of wealthy Jewish merchants. In his youth, he was astonished by the Biblical stories of David and Jonathan, and he used his works to express same-sex … [Read more...]
