1833-1898. British painter. In 1856 he was
apprenticed to the Pre-Raphaelite painter
Rossetti, who remained a dominant influence.
His paintings, inspired by legend and myth,
were characterized by elongated forms as in
King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid 1880-84
(Tate Gallery, London). He later moved
towards Symbolism. He also designed
tapestries and stained glass in association
with William Morris. Much of his work is
housed in the Birmingham City Art Gallery.