{"product_id":"joli-coeur-dante-gabriel-rossetti","title":"Joli Coeur - Dante Gabriel Rossetti","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait by Dante Gabriel Rossetti featuring a woman with auburn hair, painted in 1867 during his mature period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoli Coeur, painted in 1867, is a characteristic work by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The title, French for 'Pretty Heart', refers to the heart-shaped pendant worn by the subject. The painting features a woman with auburn hair, a recurring aesthetic preference for the artist during this period. She is depicted in a half-length pose, her gaze directed towards the viewer with a sense of quiet contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRossetti employs a dark, atmospheric background that pushes the figure forward, drawing attention to the textures of her clothing and the jewellery. The red of her garment complements the warm tones of her skin and hair. The inclusion of the heart-shaped pendant serves as a central visual element, anchoring the composition. The artist's monogram and the date are inscribed in the upper right corner, a common practice in his later works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the shift in Rossetti's style towards more decorative and romanticised portraiture, moving away from the earlier, more rigid moralising subjects of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The focus here is on mood, colour, and the idealised female form. The brushwork is controlled, allowing for a smooth finish that emphasises the soft quality of the skin and the sheen of the fabric. The work remains a clear example of the aesthetic concerns that occupied Rossetti in the late 1860s, where the pursuit of beauty and the exploration of romantic themes took precedence over narrative complexity. The painting is part of the collection at the Manchester Art Gallery, where it is preserved as an example of the artist's mature period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/stages-of-cruelty-ford-madox-brown\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eStages of Cruelty - Ford Madox Brown — Ford Madox Brown\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-shrine-john-william-waterhouse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Shrine - John William Waterhouse — John William Waterhouse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dante Gabriel Rossetti","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873715392847,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873857966415,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873857999183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873858031951,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873858064719,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Joli-Coeur_Poster_CompositorV1_1790247161931.jpg?v=1790249973","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/joli-coeur-dante-gabriel-rossetti","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}