The artwork, titled “Cousturier” and crafted by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in the year 1840, is a pen and ink drawing that belongs to the Romanticism art movement. It is considered a sketch and study genre artwork.
The artwork depicts a figure dressed in elaborate historical attire, suggestive of an aristocratic or martial character from a bygone era. The figure wears a richly detailed tunic, adorned with intricate patterns and fastened with buttons, and a cloak draped over one shoulder, adding to the sense of regality. A feathered hat crowns the figure’s head, enhancing the dramatic flair typical of Romanticism. The stance and demeanor of the subject, with one hand gesturing outward, imply a sense of poise and command. The use of pen and ink allows for precise detailing and a stark contrast that highlights the textures and folds of the clothing, as well as the figure’s expressive pose.
