Mrs. William Morris Seated in Chair 1870

"Mrs. William Morris Seated in Chair" (1870) is a graphite drawing by the Pre-Raphaelite painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The drawing depicts Jane Burden, wife of the influential designer and social reformer William Morris, in a simple, seated pose, her features rendered with exquisite detail. Rossetti's signature can be seen in the lower right corner. The artist's focus on the sitter's melancholic gaze and the subtle, yet meticulously rendered folds of her dress, are characteristic of his Pre-Raphaelite aesthetic, emphasizing naturalism and a close attention to detail.