Dante Painting - Fair Rosamund by Philip Ralley

Fair Rosamund is a painting by Philip Ralley which was uploaded on June 27th, 2013.

Fair Rosamund

Rosamund is shown leaning on a balustrade decorated with hearts topped with a crown, in reference to her position as the King's mistress. The rose in... more

by Philip Ralley

Canvas Print

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Framed Print

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Art Print

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Poster

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Metal Print

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Acrylic Print

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Wood Print

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Tapestry

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Throw Pillow

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Duvet Cover

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Bath Towel

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Tote Bag

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Weekender Tote Bag

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Greeting Card

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Spiral Notebook

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iPhone Case

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Men's Clothing

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Women's Clothing

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Title

Fair Rosamund

Artist

Philip Ralley

Medium

Painting - Oil On Canvas

Description

Rosamund is shown leaning on a balustrade decorated with hearts topped with a crown, in reference to her position as the King's mistress. The rose in her hair symbolises her name. Rossetti chose Fanny Cornforth as his model for this painting. Rossetti had met her in 1858 and she became his mistress. Rossetti depicts Rosamund as unoccupied; she has no purpose other than to wait for her the arrival of her lover. Her dress is impractical and revealing, as it slips from her shoulders. She wears decadent jewellery, her face is flushed and her hair is loose. She is portrayed as the stereotypical Victorian concept of the mistress as a non-productive, sexual woman.

Uploaded

June 27th, 2013