Simeon Solomon (1840 - 1905)
1840-10-09London, United Kingdom1905-08-14London, United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Simeon Solomon
Simeon Solomon was a British painter associated with the Pre-Raphaelites who was noted for his depictions of Jewish life and same-sex desire. His career was cut short as a result of public scandal following his arrests and convictions for attempted sodomy in 1873 and 1874.
Date and place of birt: | 9 october 1840, London, United Kingdom |
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Date and place of death: | 14 august 1905, London, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | United Kingdom |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art school / group: | Pre-Raphaelites |
Genre: | Allegory, Mythological painting, Portrait |
Art style: | Romanticism, Symbolism |