Woman with a Fan

"Woman with a Fan" is an 1866 portrait by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, exemplifying his mastery of Romanticism through rich coloration and evocative imagery. The painting features a seated woman, holding a fan, whose gaze and expression evoke mystery and introspection. Originally owned by collector William Henry Blackmore and later acquired by George Rae, it reflects Rossetti's interest in sensuality and beauty. Now housed at Tate Britain in London, this work highlights Rossetti's contribution to Victorian Pre-Raphaelite art and his focus on intimate portraits that blend realism with symbolism.