The artwork titled “Portrait of the Artist’s Sister Christina and Mother Frances,” created by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1877, is a notable example of the Romanticism movement, specifically within the portrait genre.
The artwork depicts two women, identified as the artist’s sister Christina and mother Frances. Both women are presented in a side-by-side profile with a serene and contemplative expression on their faces. The woman on the left, presumably Christina, has dark hair tied back simply, while the older woman on the right, Frances, has light-colored hair partially covered by a white draped cloth. The soft, muted color palette and delicate brushstrokes emphasize the tender and intimate representation of the subjects, capturing their likeness with great sensitivity and detail. The background is understated, allowing the focus to remain on the faces and expressions of the two women.
