Self-Portrait 1861

Dante Gabriel Rossetti's "Self-Portrait" (1861) is a striking example of the artist's mastery of drawing. Created using pencil on paper, the work captures Rossetti's intense gaze and features a detailed rendering of his beard and hair. The artist's signature and the date of creation are visible in the lower right corner. The artwork is a powerful example of Rossetti's artistic style, known for its romanticism and Pre-Raphaelite influences. "Self-Portrait" offers viewers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential figures of the Victorian art scene.