The glossary of terms has been created to support the understanding of terms used within the Pre-Raphaelite resource. Please contact us if you would like us to add or amend a term.
The front of a two-dimensional art work, particularly applied to drawings. Used to make a distinction between something drawn on the back of a sheet of paper.
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA)
Formed in 1821, the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists is one of the oldest Art Societies in the UK. Their objective was to establish a museum for works of art, provide facilities for students, hold public exhibitions and extend art education in the city of Birmingham. Royal status was granted by Queen Victoria in 1868.
The RBSA played an important part in the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1896) and Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898), served as presidents of the RBSA. Other well known presidents were Lord Leighton (1830-1896) and Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912).