The artwork titled “Woman Combing Her Hair” was created by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1864. It belongs to the Romanticism art movement, and is a portrait genre piece with dimensions of 36.2 x 33.02 cm. This artwork, currently housed in a private collection, epitomizes Rossetti’s intricate attention to detail and his romanticized portrayal of women.
In the artwork, a woman with flowing, auburn hair is depicted in mid-action as she uses a comb and a hand mirror. The subject exudes a sense of serene elegance and self-reflection. The intricate details in her voluminous hair and ornate clothing, along with the background elements, illustrate the Romanticism era’s fascination with beauty and emotion. The warm tones and soft expressions highlight Rossetti’s mastery in creating intimate and evocative portrayals. The presence of various objects on the table also adds to the depth and narrative of the scene, allowing the viewer to infer a sense of everyday life imbued with romantic idealism.
