Laura reading 1885

Walter Crane's "Laura Reading" (1885) is a Pre-Raphaelite painting featuring a woman in a flowing white dress and a green undergarment, delicately holding a book. The setting is a grand interior with intricate patterns and a potted plant. The painting captures a moment of quiet contemplation, highlighting the beauty of a young woman engrossed in literature. Crane was a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, and his work often celebrated the individual and the natural world.