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Pre-Raphaelites Transgendering.

The article examines gender representation in Pre-Raphaelite art through the lens of transgender studies. Topics include gender identity, Victorian art, and Pre-Raphaelitism, highlighting how Pre-Raphaelite artists challenged conventional gender norms by blending masculine and feminine features in t...

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Published in:Philological Quarterly Vol. 104; no. 3/4; pp. 233 - 260
Main Author: CODELL, JULIE
Format: Article
Published: Department of English, University of Iowa Summer/Fall2025
Subjects:
Gender differences (Psychology)
Pre-Raphaelites
Transgender students
Masculine identity
Feminine beauty (Aesthetics)
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article examines gender representation in Pre-Raphaelite art through the lens of transgender studies. Topics include gender identity, Victorian art, and Pre-Raphaelitism, highlighting how Pre-Raphaelite artists challenged conventional gender norms by blending masculine and feminine features in their depictions of men and women, thereby questioning traditional social, political, and artistic boundaries.