Rossetti Lamenting the Death of His Wombat

  • Painting mediumInk
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementPre-Raphaelite
  • Creation date1869
  • Art period19th Century

Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828 – 1882)

Explore the Pre-Raphaelite art of Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882). Discover his sensual paintings, symbolic poetry & medieval themes – a key figure in Aestheticism & Symbolism.


About this artwork

  • Title: Rossetti Lamenting the Death of His Wombat
  • Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
  • Year: 1869
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Movement: Pre-Raphaelite
  • Period: 19th Century
  • Corpus context: personal satirical work, pre-raphaelite brotherhood influence
  • Color palette: Neutrals
  • Main color: Putty

Quick Facts

  • Medium: Pen and brown ink
  • Subject or theme: Mourning a pet wombat
  • Title: Rossetti Lamenting the Death of His Wombat
  • Movement: Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
  • Notable elements: Detailed clothing, two vases, mourning man
  • Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti

QR Code

QR Code
© 2026 mus3ums.com