PRE-RAPHAELITES: DRAWINGS & WATERCOLOURS

Detail from a painting by Rossetti of a woman holding a branch

A MAJOR EXHIBITION

THE PRE-RAPHAELITES

DRAWINGS & WATERCOLOURS

Spring 2021

This major exhibition opens in spring 2021, with dates to be confirmed

From a sketch on the back of an envelope to grand, elaborate chalk drawings, our upcoming exhibition offers an opportunity to view our internationally-renowned collection of Pre-Raphaelite works on paper. Explore the enormous range of techniques and media used by the artists that made up this movement – as well as the intimate and often complex friendships and love affairs between them.

The Day Dream

Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828–1882)

A landscape painting of a rocky valley, in oranges and grey tones, with a blue cloudy sky

Easedale, near Grasmere

Alfred William Hunt (1830–1896)

Portrait of Thomas Combe

William Holman Hunt (1827–1910)

The Knight’s Farewell

Edward Burne-Jones (1833–1898)

A painting of a woman with red hair, in a purple dress, holding white flowers and resting on an open book

Cloister Lilies

Marie Spartali Stillman (1844–1927)

A watercolour painting of a purple crab on similar colour backgroun

Study of a Velvet Crab

John Ruskin (1819–1900)

Portrait of William Holman Hunt

John Everett Millais (1829–1896)

A painting of grass and trees, with small figures seated

Wooded Slope with four Figures

John William Inchbold (1830–1888)

WA1978.120 Angel Harpist, Edward Burne Jones

Design for Stained Glass: An Angel Harpist

Edward Burne-Jones (1833–1898)

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Full price adult
£12.25 £13.50 with Gift Aid

FREE Entry (but booking is required) for

Members & Patrons
Under 12s
Carers (see 'Disabled visitors & carers' section, below)
Museum Colleagues (OU GLAM, OU Ruskin School, ICOM, and Museum Association only)
University of Oxford Students

Proof of eligibility must be presented with your ticket when you visit.

Concession rate tickets available for

Senior citizens
University of Oxford staff & alumni

Proof of eligibility must be presented with your ticket when you visit.

Half Price tickets available for

Blue Light Card Holders
Children aged 12–17 years
Students and those under 25
Those who are unemployed
Art Fund Members

Proof of eligibility must be presented with your ticket when you visit.

Disabled visitors & carers

Disabled visitors should book a regular exhibition ticket at full or concession price, depending on eligibility.

Accompanying carers can access the exhibition for free with a ticket-holding disabled visitor, but should please book one of our free 'Carer' tickets for the same time slot.

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Membership gives you unlimited access to exhibitions, as well as members-only previews, exclusive discounts in our our shop, restaurant and café, and much more.

Will I need to book in advance?

Yes, all visitors, including Members, will need to book a ticket in advance.

For more information about changes we have made to the Museum, to keep staff and visitors safe, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

I am a Member of the Ashmolean – do I need to book?

Yes, Members and Patrons of the Ashmolean will need to book free, timed tickets for this exhibition.

Member tickets will still be free, but must be booked in advance.

Members will need to enter their 13- or 14-digit Membership Number to book their tickets.

Patron Members should book their free exhibition tickets by visiting the exhibition ticket link and booking free 'Patrons' tickets, not by visiting the Member links.

Can I bring a school group to the exhibition?

Please contact the Learning Department for more information: learning@ashmus.ox.ac.uk

Will a family trail be available?

Yes. A family trail will be available from the exhibition entrance.

Is the exhibition accessible?

Yes. Access to the exhibition is via lift and the entire exhibition is wheelchair accessible. Handheld labels will be available.

There is also a level access route from the pavement outside the Museum to the front door. You can read more about Museum access at this link Ashmolean Access Guide

Disabled visitors should book a regular exhibition ticket at full or concession price, depending on eligibility (when tickets are made available later this year). Accompanying carers can access the exhibition for free with a ticket-holding disabled visitor, but will need to book a free, timed Carer ticket.