Some masculine input for this week's Although far more associated with female portraiture, Rossetti's studies of men are both sensitive & impressive: head of farmer in 'Found' (1869), Ford Madox Brown (1867), male head study 1850s (Mus. of Fine Arts, Budapest).

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Belcolore ('Girl with a Rose') for this week's This exquisite work is currently in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and was completed & sold to the artist George Price Boyce in 1863.

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Continuing our rose theme, featuring 'Roman de la Rose (1864, Tate) and 'Three Roses' (1874, private collection) for this week's Also floral examples of Rossetti's evolution in style....

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'La Bella Mano' (1875 ) for this week's
Following current guidelines this resplendent Rossettian damsel is indeed *washing her hands* but we cannot guarantee that the soap is antibacterial …...

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