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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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Pre-Raphaelite

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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
    On display at Tate Britain part of Historic and Modern British Art
  • 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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