“Bocca Baciata” is an oil painting created by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1859, falling under the Romanticism art movement. The artwork is a portrait measuring 32.1 x 27 cm, and is currently located in the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston, MA, US.
The artwork exquisitely portrays a woman of serene beauty, her auburn hair cascading in waves over her shoulders and decorated with a delicate white rose. Her captivating presence is accentuated by her direct, almost hypnotic gaze and slightly parted lips, which lend the painting its enigmatic title, translating to “Kissed Mouth.” She is adorned with a finely detailed necklace and earrings, which add an element of opulence. The background blooms with a profusion of yellow flowers, enhancing the romantic and dreamy quality of the portrait. The composition’s meticulous attention to detail and the harmonious blend of colors reflect Rossetti’s masterful technique and his Romantic vision of beauty.
