Alexa Wilding
1879
Dante Gabriel Rossetti spotted Alexa Wilding on a London street and was so captivated by her look that he immediately signed her to an exclusive contract, ensuring no other artist could paint her! In this soft, ethereal 1879 sketch, she sits draped in flowing fabric, her gaze cast downward in a moment of quiet melancholy typical of the Pre-Raphaelite style. Her reddish-brown hair cascades over her shoulders, blending seamlessly with the warm, chalky tones of the background. It's a beautiful example of how Rossetti turned his muses into timeless icons of Victorian beauty.
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