Portrait of Ford Madox Brown 1852

"Portrait of Ford Madox Brown" is a graphite drawing by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, created in 1852 and currently housed in the National Portrait Gallery in London. The artwork depicts a close-up portrait of Ford Madox Brown, a fellow Pre-Raphaelite artist and close friend of Rossetti. The drawing captures Brown's features with great detail, highlighting his expressive eyes and thoughtful expression. Rossetti’s use of precise lines and shading give the drawing a sense of realism and intimacy, capturing the essence of Brown's character. This portrait is a testament to the strong artistic bond that existed between these two prominent figures of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.