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Study for Frontispiece by Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Study for Frontispiece by Dante Gabriel Rossetti


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Study for Frontispiece by Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Study for Frontispiece to The Early Italian Poets by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882), engraved by James Davis Cooper (1823-1904). Date: 1884

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Cooper Dante Davis Examples Frontispiece Gabriel Jul17 Lover Lovers Poets Preparatory Romance Romantic Rossetti Study


Study for Frontispiece

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is a captivating preparatory drawing for the frontispiece of Dante Gabriel Rossetti's (1828-1882) book, "The Early Italian Poets." This enchanting work was created by Rossetti in 1884 and later meticulously engraved by James Davis Cooper (1823-1904). The drawing depicts a romantic scene of three figures: a man and two women. The central figure is a man, who gazes intently at the woman on his left, who in turn looks back at him with a tender expression. The woman on the right, a younger girl, gazes up at the couple with a wistful longing. The trio is set against a backdrop of lush greenery, with vines and flowers entwining around them. Rossetti's masterful use of chiaroscuro, the interplay of light and shadow, adds depth and dimension to the drawing. The intricate details of the figures' clothing and the delicate textures of the foliage are rendered with exquisite precision. The artist's signature use of rich, vibrant colors adds to the overall allure of the image. This study was created as a preparatory drawing for the frontispiece of "The Early Italian Poets," a collection of translations of Italian poetry by Rossetti and Algernon Charles Swinburne. The final engraving, produced by Cooper, was used as the cover art for the first edition of the book. The image perfectly encapsulates the romantic and poetic nature of the text within. Overall, "Study for Frontispiece" is a stunning example of Rossetti's artistic skill and his ability to capture the essence of love and romance in his work. The drawing serves as a testament to the enduring power of art to evoke emotion and inspire the imagination.

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