{"product_id":"aurelia-fazios-mistress-dante-gabriel-rossetti","title":"Aurelia (Fazio's Mistress) - Dante Gabriel Rossetti","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of a woman brushing her hair, painted by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in his characteristic aesthetic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAurelia, also known as Fazio's Mistress, is a characteristic example of the later period of Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The painting depicts a woman brushing her long, copper-red hair, a recurring motif in the artist's work that explores themes of vanity and feminine beauty. The subject is Fanny Cornforth, who served as a frequent model for Rossetti during this decade. Her gaze is directed away from the viewer, suggesting a private moment of contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is tightly framed, focusing on the upper torso and head of the sitter. Rossetti employs a warm, golden-toned palette that complements the colour of the model's hair. The background contains decorative elements, including a patterned textile and a candle, which add to the domestic atmosphere of the scene. The brushwork is soft, prioritising the texture of the hair and the fabric of the white garment over sharp outlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the artist's move away from the strict medievalism of his early career towards a more sensual, aesthetic style. The title refers to a poem by Fazio degli Uberti, though the connection to the literary source is loose, serving primarily as a vehicle for the visual study of the model. The painting demonstrates the artist's focus on the physical presence of the sitter, rendered with a deliberate softness that characterises his mature oil paintings. The inclusion of personal grooming items, such as the hairbrush and comb, grounds the figure in a tangible, everyday reality while maintaining the romanticised quality typical of the Pre-Raphaelite circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-dante-gabriel-rossetti-william-holman-hunt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Dante Gabriel Rossetti by William Holman Hunt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/flamma-vestalis-edward-burne-jones\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFlamma Vestalis by Edward Burne-Jones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDante Gabriel Rossetti artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dante Gabriel Rossetti","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475010027855,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475010093391,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475010191695,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475010224463,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475010289999,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Aurelia-Fazio-s-Mistress-_Poster_CompositorV1_1794407641276.jpg?v=1794445172","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/aurelia-fazios-mistress-dante-gabriel-rossetti","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}