The artwork titled “Morning Music” by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, created in 1864, is a watercolor painting belonging to the Romanticism art movement. It falls under the genre painting category and is housed in the Fitzwilliam Museum at the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
In this watercolor masterpiece, Rossetti has captured an intimate domestic scene, emblematic of the Romanticism movement. The composition prominently features three figures in close proximity, engaged in a serene morning ritual. At the center, a woman with flowing blonde hair and adorned in opulent jewelry appears to be lost in thought, holding a mirror. Behind her, another woman, equally resplendent, tenderly arranges her hair. To the left, a musician, depicted with long dark hair, is playing a stringed instrument, which contributes to the tranquil and intimate atmosphere of the morning setting. The use of warm, golden tones enhances the sense of morning light and adds to the overall romantic and nostalgic mood of the scene. Additionally, an array of objects, including a decanter shown in the lower left, enriches the composition, providing depth and context to the morning ritual depicted by Rossetti.
