The artwork, titled “Portrait of Dante Gabriel Rossetti,” was created by William Holman Hunt in 1853. This piece, rendered using chalk and pastel on paper, belongs to the Romanticism art movement and specifically falls under the genre of portraiture. The dimensions of the artwork are 25.9 by 28.6 centimeters.
The artwork depicts a detailed and expressive portrait of an individual with intense, contemplative eyes, framed by curly hair and a modest beard. The subject’s slightly somber yet penetrating gaze is accentuated by the use of soft shading and the application of pastels, creating a lifelike and intimate portrayal. The background, rendered in a muted tone, serves to highlight the striking features of the person, encapsulating the Romanticism movement’s emphasis on individual emotion and inner experience. The overall composition reflects a deep sense of character and psychological depth, characteristic of Hunt’s meticulous and expressive artistic style.