Woman Combing Her Hair 1864

"Woman Combing Her Hair" (1864) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti is a Pre-Raphaelite painting depicting a woman with long, flowing red hair in the act of combing her locks. Rossetti was known for his captivating portrayals of women, often idealized and symbolic, as seen in this intimate portrait, where the woman's delicate features and flowing hair evoke a sense of beauty and femininity. The painting’s realistic details and soft, luminous palette are characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelite style, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation and emphasizing the beauty of the natural world.