Dante Gabriel Rossetti's 1855 Watercolor 'Paolo and Francesca da Rimini' in Tate Collection
Dante Gabriel Rossetti created the watercolor painting 'Paolo and Francesca da Rimini' in 1855. Measuring 254 by 449 millimeters, the work on paper belongs to the Tate Collection. The artwork was featured on artcritical's website on February 9, 2011. Rossetti's piece depicts the tragic lovers from Dante Alighieri's 'Divine Comedy'. This representation of literary figures exemplifies the artist's engagement with medieval themes. The watercolor demonstrates Rossetti's technical skill in the medium during the mid-19th century. As part of the Tate's holdings, the work remains accessible for public viewing and study. The painting continues to be referenced in discussions of Pre-Raphaelite interpretations of literary subjects.
Key facts
- Dante Gabriel Rossetti painted 'Paolo and Francesca da Rimini' in 1855
- The artwork is a watercolor on paper measuring 254 x 449 mm
- The painting is part of the Tate Collection
- The work was featured on artcritical on February 9, 2011
- Rossetti was a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
- The subject comes from Dante Alighieri's 'Divine Comedy'
- The painting depicts the tragic lovers Paolo and Francesca
- The artwork represents Rossetti's engagement with medieval literary themes
Entities
Artists
- Dante Gabriel Rossetti
- Dante Alighieri
Institutions
- Tate Collection
- artcritical