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Simeon Solomon

1840–1905

The Judgment of Solomon
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5 artworks by Simeon Solomon
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Biography

Simeon Solomon (9 October 1840 – 14 August 1905) 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.

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Dante’s First Meeting with Beatrice

Simeon Solomon
1859–63

Self-Portrait

Simeon Solomon
1859
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Hosannah, engraved by the Brothers Dalziel

Simeon Solomon
published 1881
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The Moon and Sleep

Simeon Solomon
1894
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Sappho and Erinna in a Garden at Mytilene

Simeon Solomon
1864

Study of Sappho

Simeon Solomon
1862

A Youth Relating Tales to Ladies

Simeon Solomon
1870

Faust and Marguerite

Simeon Solomon
c.1856
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Self-Portrait

Simeon Solomon
1859
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