Vrouwenkop

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Art Historical Context

Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1838–1882), a leading figure of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, created this intimate pencil drawing titled *Vrouwenkop* (“Woman’s Head”). Working primarily in Britain during the Victorian era, Rossetti frequently explored idealized female beauty through both finished paintings and preparatory sketches. This small work on paper, measuring just 155 by 100 millimeters, exemplifies his skill as a draftsman and his interest in capturing expressive features with economical means. Executed in pencil, the drawing highlights the Pre-Raphaelite emphasis on close observation and...

About the Artist

Dante Gabriel Rossetti · 1828–1882

British artist. Comment on works: Allegory