Ophelia by Thomas Francis Dicksee. A profile portrait of a young woman with long auburn hair holding a small book against a dark, moody background.

Ophelia

Thomas Francis Dicksee

1864 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An evocative Victorian portrait of Ophelia, rendered with exquisite detail and emotional resonance.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Study · Living Room · Bedroom
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Warm beige, Rich brown

About the piece

Created in 1864 by Thomas Francis Dicksee, this stunning oil painting depicts Shakespeare's Ophelia in a moment of quiet, melancholic contemplation. The work showcases the artist's technical brilliance through the luminous treatment of the skin and the intricate textures of her jeweled garment and prayer book.