Ofelia 1864

"Ofelia" is a portrait painting by Thomas Francis Dicksee, a prominent Victorian artist, painted in 1864. This painting depicts a young woman, likely Ophelia from Shakespeare's "Hamlet", in a contemplative pose. The subject holds a book, suggestive of knowledge and contemplation. Her expression is somber, hinting at the tragedy that often accompanies the character of Ophelia. The painting's meticulous detail, soft lighting, and the subject's wistful demeanor are characteristic of Victorian portraiture.