Drawings of Rossetti

"Drawings of Rossetti" by T. Martin Wood is a close look at the art of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a famous painter from the Pre-Raphaelite movement, written in the late 1800s. The book displays various drawings while examining the feelings and skills Rossetti used, revealing how his life events and changes in society shaped what he made. It discusses his complicated views on beauty, feelings, and how they appeared in his art, focusing in on the deep meanings and emotional power he put into his sketches. Wood talks about particular pieces of art, emphasizing how Rossetti's personal drawings show moments from his life and close relationships, especially with women. The book compares Rossetti's style to other artists of the time, noting his dramatic style and use of visual storytelling to convey emotions. The analysis reveals both the good and bad aspects of Rossetti's skills, ultimately claiming that even with some technical problems, his art greatly influenced English art by capturing the changing ideas of the time, especially in how women were shown in art and culture.