Lin Lane Poet Nonet

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Dante' Rossetti

Rossetti, master painter - poet.
   His works inspired by the Bible
       and classic literature.
            Oils of jewel tones
                 suffuse his canvas.
                     Italian name.
                         London born.
                              Artist.
                                 Skilled.





Dante Rossetti    (born May 12, 1828, London, England—died April 9, 1882, Birchington-on-Sea, Kent), English painter and poet who helped found the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group of painters treating religious, moral, and medieval subjects in a nonacademic manner. Dante Gabriel was the most celebrated member of the Rossetti family.


November 23, 2015
Favorite Poet Contest
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Freddie Robinson Jr. January 7, 2017 at 12:02 PM Richly informative poem, Lin. Of course, the nonet form enhances the flow of knowledge through the step-by-step addition of pertinent biographical facts. Great poetry w/much substance. Ty for sharing this gem w/us. Happy New Year to you. May love light your path always.

Skat A December 14, 2015 at 10:10 PM LIN, Congratulations on your favorite painter win. **SKAT**

Balveen Cheema December 12, 2015 at 11:53 PM Lin, yor revealations on Dante are so informative! Congrats on your placement! Love.... Lin Lane December 13, 2015 at 4:17 AM Thank you very much.

Sara Kendrick December 12, 2015 at 11:01 AM Art seems to be an element near to poets’ hearts..Your winning work is grand..Way to go!! Congrats!!Sara Lin Lane December 12, 2015 at 11:26 AM Lovely comment, Sara. Thanks.

Eve Roper December 11, 2015 at 2:12 PM Wonderful write, Lin , congratulations on your win!! Lin Lane December 12, 2015 at 11:25 AM Thank you, Evie.

Jan Allison December 11, 2015 at 11:36 AM Beautiful imagery and images congrats on your win Lin:-) hugs Jan xx Lin Lane December 12, 2015 at 11:25 AM thanks a lot.

Sandra Haight December 11, 2015 at 10:20 AM So lovely, Lin. You have offered us so much about this artist in so few words. Congrats on your First Place win. Hugs, Sandra Lin Lane December 11, 2015 at 10:59 AM Thank you, Sandra.. I love his deep jewel tones.

Michael Tor December 11, 2015 at 8:29 AM Thanks for sharing the history Lin enjoyed very much. Lin Lane December 11, 2015 at 8:38 AM my pleasure, Michael... thanks!

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores December 11, 2015 at 7:13 AM Congratulations on the placement of the contest Lin. Lin Lane December 11, 2015 at 8:38 AM I should be thanking you, Nayda. I always enjoy your contests.

Nette Onclaud November 24, 2015 at 7:56 AM colorful artwords, lin...such a lovely sketc of rosseti..huggs Lin Lane November 25, 2015 at 5:38 AM Thanks a lot, nette. I love those dark rich tones. They're are as emeralds and amber.

Sara Kendrick November 24, 2015 at 5:40 AM Great work that is educational and as well as very good work..Reads like a winner to me..Way to go..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sometimes I have blue days and somewhere within out comes a poem that is filled with the emotion that makes it a little different..Sara Lin Lane November 24, 2015 at 5:44 AM Thanks, Sara. When you have those blue days pick up your pen and write...many of mine were done when feeling low. Emotions...good and bad are inspiration to put them down on paper.

Matthew Anish November 23, 2015 at 9:37 PM Well crafted tribute to a master! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Lin Lane November 24, 2015 at 2:16 AM Hello, Matthew, thank you very much.