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Study of a Head for The Bower Meadow, 1872 (black chalk)
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Study of a Head for The Bower Meadow, 1872 (black chalk)
659777 Study of a Head for The Bower Meadow, 1872 (black chalk) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 39.2x31.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Head for The Bower Meadow. Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882). Black chalk. 39.2 x 31.5cm. A study of the model Alexa Wilding, for the right hand figure in the foreground of The Bower Meadow picture of 1872, now in the Manchester Art Gallery.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22615064
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
072012upload Aversion Behaviour Black Chalk Braid Braided British Art Bust Length Chalk Dante Gabriel Rossetti Etude Hair Style Longing Looking Away Memories Memory Nostalgia Nostalgic Plaits Pre Raphaelite Art Quarter Length Raphaelite Reminiscence Rosetti Rosseti Rossetti Solemn Studies Temperament Victorian Art Victorian Pictures Wistful Woman Alone Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Portrait Style Portraiture Pre Raphaelite Young Woman
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This black chalk drawing, titled "Study of a Head for The Bower Meadow" showcases the exquisite talent of British artist Dante Gabriel Charles Rossetti. Measuring 39.2x31.5 cm, this portrait-style artwork captures the quarter-length image of a female subject, Alexa Wilding. With an air of aversion and solemnity, the woman gazes away from the viewer, her Victorian-era braided hairstyle adding to the nostalgic ambiance. This study serves as a preliminary sketch for Rossetti's larger masterpiece, "The Bower Meadow" which currently resides in Manchester Art Gallery. Rossetti's pre-Raphaelite style is evident in every stroke of his black chalk technique. The detailed rendering brings out the temperament and wistful expression on the subject's face, evoking memories and reminiscence within viewers. As we observe this young adult woman alone in her thoughts, we are drawn into her longing gaze and captivated by her melancholic beauty. Rossetti masterfully captures not only physical features but also emotions and inner depths through his portraiture. This fine art print from Bridgeman Images allows us to appreciate Rossetti's skillful craftsmanship up close while providing insight into his creative process. It serves as a testament to both the enduring allure of Victorian art and Rossetti's status as one of Britain's most celebrated artists.
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