The Rainbow
- Artist
- Dante Gabriel Rossetti
- Date
- 1876
- Style
- Romanticism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
"The Rainbow" by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1876) is a finely detailed oil painting that exemplifies the Romanticism style characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The work features a luminous depiction of a woman, embodying both beauty and mystery, rendered with meticulous precision akin to a Sketch and study. Rossetti originally created the piece using Chalk for underdrawing, which contributed to its delicate gradations and vibrant color palette. The portrait captures a dreamlike quality, emphasizing emotion and spirituality, and reflects Rossetti's fascination with myth and symbolism.
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