{"product_id":"girl-and-goldfish-edward-burne-jones","title":"Girl and Goldfish - Edward Burne-Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003eA contemplative portrait by Edward Burne-Jones, featuring a woman in a red dress set against a moody, twilight garden background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGirl and Goldfish, painted by Edward Burne-Jones around 1890, captures the melancholic and atmospheric quality characteristic of the artist's later period. Burne-Jones, a central figure in the second wave of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, often moved away from the literal naturalism of his predecessors toward a more subjective, dreamlike aesthetic. This work displays his preference for elongated figures and a muted, moody colour palette that prioritises mood over narrative clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a young woman seated in a contemplative posture, her form draped in a deep red garment that contrasts with the dark, shadowy background. The setting appears to be a garden at twilight, suggested by the presence of a sundial in the distance. The figure is rendered with a sense of stillness, her gaze directed away from the viewer, which contributes to the overall feeling of isolation. The application of paint is layered, creating a textured surface that softens the contours of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurne-Jones was heavily influenced by Italian Renaissance masters, particularly Botticelli, which is evident in the graceful, almost ethereal treatment of the figure. Unlike the earlier Pre-Raphaelite works that focused on sharp detail and bright light, this piece employs a more atmospheric approach. The dark, murky tones of the background serve to push the figure forward, creating a shallow depth that keeps the viewer focused on the psychological state of the subject. The goldfish, while present, acts as a subtle element within the broader composition rather than a primary narrative device. This painting reflects the artist's interest in the intersection of classical beauty and the introspective, often somber, themes that occupied his later career. It is a representative example of the aesthetic shift toward Symbolism in late nineteenth-century British art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/penelope-dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePenelope - Dante Gabriel Rossetti — Dante Gabriel Rossetti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-knight-errant-john-everett-millais\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Knight Errant - John Everett Millais — John Everett Millais\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edward Burne-Jones","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841157796175,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841190334799,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841190367567,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841190400335,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841190433103,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Girl-and-Goldfish_Poster_CompositorV1_1789992602188.jpg?v=1789993354","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/girl-and-goldfish-edward-burne-jones","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}