{"product_id":"mariana-dante-gabriel-rossetti","title":"Mariana - Dante Gabriel Rossetti","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of Jane Morris as the Shakespearean character Mariana, painted by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDante Gabriel Rossetti painted this work in 1870, drawing inspiration from the character of Mariana in William Shakespeare's play, Measure for Measure. The subject is Jane Morris, a frequent model for the artist during this period. She sits in a state of quiet contemplation, her hands occupied with needlework, while a musician plays a lute in the background. The composition focuses on the psychological state of the figure, who waits in isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRossetti employs a deep, saturated palette, dominated by the intense blue of the subject's gown. The fabric is rendered with attention to its weight and sheen, contrasting with the muted, shadowed tones of the interior setting. The inclusion of the lute player introduces a narrative element, suggesting a moment of stillness within a larger story of longing. The painting reflects the artist's interest in literary themes and his specific approach to the female form, characterised by long necks, heavy eyelids, and thick, wavy hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of a series of paintings by Rossetti that explore the theme of the solitary woman. Unlike the earlier Pre-Raphaelite works that often featured bright, clear colours and sharp detail, this piece uses softer edges and a more atmospheric application of paint. The focus remains on the emotional resonance of the subject, captured through her gaze and posture. The decorative elements, such as the embroidery and the lute, provide texture to the scene without distracting from the central figure. It remains a representative example of Rossetti's later style, where the influence of Venetian painting becomes more apparent in his handling of colour and light.\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=\"\/products\/stages-of-cruelty-ford-madox-brown\" 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;\"\u003eStages of Cruelty - Ford Madox Brown — Ford Madox Brown\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ophelia-john-everett-millais\" 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;\"\u003eOphelia - John Everett Millais — John Everett Millais\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dante Gabriel Rossetti","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867749060943,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867768557903,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867768590671,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867768623439,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58867768656207,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mariana_Poster_CompositorV1_1790174801931.jpg?v=1790176060","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/mariana-dante-gabriel-rossetti","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}