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MRS. EATON
This intricate charcoal and chalk portrait is believed to depict Fanny Eaton, a model of mixed heritage who posed for numerous Pre-Raphaelite artists. Born in Jamaica in 1835, Eaton moved to England as a child with her mother. After marrying James Eaton, a horse-cab proprietor and driver, and having her first child (they had 10 children in total), she began modeling at the Royal Academy of Arts, becoming a subject in several works by Rossetti and other notable artists. By 1881, Fanny Eaton was widowed and supporting herself as a seamstress. In her later years, she worked as a domestic cook and passed away at the age of 88, due to senile decay and syncope. In this drawing, Rossetti emphasizes the sitter's face and neck, capturing a serene expression that imbues the piece with a sense of quiet introspection. 0 reply
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