A Swooning Lady

Unknown

Created:
Movement:
1899
Symbolism
key Notes:
Victorian Elegance, Dramatic Posture
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Dimensions:
Image (sight): 18 1/2 x 25 3/4 in. (47 x 65.4 cm) Framed: 28 x 36 in. (71.1 x 91.4 cm)
medium:
Ink, transparent, and translucent watercolor on paper
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Expert
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A Swooning Lady

Title: A Swooning Lady

Artist: Unknown

Year: 1899

Medium: Ink, transparent, and translucent watercolor on paper

Artistic and Historical Context

"A Swooning Lady," created in 1899, exemplifies the delicate interplay of ink and watercolor, showcasing the artist's skill in manipulating transparency and translucency to evoke emotion. The work captures a moment of vulnerability and grace, characteristic of the late 19th-century fascination with the human condition and emotional expression. Despite the anonymity of the artist, the piece reflects the broader artistic trends of the period, where watercolor was increasingly appreciated for its ability to convey subtlety and nuance. The painting's historical impact lies in its representation of the era's aesthetic values, emphasizing the ephemeral and the emotive. The unknown artist's choice of medium and subject matter aligns with the period's exploration of personal and psychological themes, contributing to the ongoing dialogue about the role of emotion in art.

Description of the work:

"A Swooning Lady" (1899) is an artwork executed in ink, transparent, and translucent watercolor on paper, depicting a woman in a state of faintness with delicate and fluid brushwork characteristic of the late 19th-century aesthetic. The painting's use of watercolor enhances its ethereal quality, capturing the era's fascination with emotion and the ephemeral nature of human experience.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Swooning Lady