The artwork, titled “Algernon Charles Swinburne,” was created by the artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1862. Rendered in pen on paper, this portrait belongs to the Romanticism art movement and measures 33.02 x 35.56 cm. Currently housed in a private collection, the artwork exemplifies the genre of portraiture through its careful and expressive depiction of its subject.
The portrait presents a young man with striking red hair, styled in voluminous curls, which frames his face and contrasts with the darker background. The subject’s eyes gaze contemplatively into the distance, conveying a sense of depth and introspection. His attire, consisting of a dark suit and a golden-hued cravat, suggests an individual of refined character and intellect. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail is evident in the delicate rendering of facial features and the subtle play of light and shadow, which brings a lifelike quality to the artwork. The background is kept minimal, ensuring that the focus remains on the subject’s countenance, thereby enhancing the overall emotive impact of the portrait.
