The artwork titled “Belcolore” was created by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1880. Executed with oil on panel, this piece belongs to the Romanticism art movement and falls within the portrait genre.
The artwork features a woman with flowing, auburn hair, depicted in a circular format. She is adorned with a string of pearls that elegantly cascades around her neck, and she holds a delicate rose, bringing it close to her lips, suggestive of a tender moment. The background is a deep green, which contrasts with the lighter tones of her skin and the soft pink of the rose. Her gaze is directed slightly upward, exuding a serene yet contemplative aura, characteristic of the Romanticism movement’s focus on emotion and beauty. The detailed rendering of her hair, attire, and the flower showcases Rossetti’s attention to detail and his adeptness in portraying delicate and evocative subjects.
