The artwork, titled “Fanny Cornforth,” was painted by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1862. This oil-on-canvas portrait, created during the Romanticism art movement, belongs to the genre of portraiture and is currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork presents a rich and evocative portrayal of a woman’s visage, enveloped in warm, earthy tones. The subject is captured with a contemplative expression, her gaze directed slightly to the side, suggesting a moment of introspection. The use of light and shadow is skillfully employed to emphasize the delicate contours of her face, adding depth and dimension to the composition. Her auburn hair frames her face, intertwining with the dark, shadowy background, further accentuating the focus on her features. The piece exudes an aura of quiet intensity and reflective solemnity, characteristic of Rossetti’s mastery in rendering human emotion and expression.