Desdemona’s Death Song – Drapery Study 

This graphite drawing by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, titled “Desdemona’s Death Song – Drapery Study,” depicts a woman in a contemplative pose, seemingly lost in thought. The subject’s sorrowful expression and the soft, flowing lines of her drapery suggest a sense of melancholy and longing. Rossetti’s focus on capturing the details of the drapery creates a dramatic effect, emphasizing the subject’s fragility and vulnerability. This piece is representative of Rossetti’s Pre-Raphaelite style, known for its meticulous attention to detail and its exploration of themes of love, loss, and beauty.