A Young Lady

Anson Dickinson

Created:
Movement:
1817
Realism
key Notes:
Elegance and Portraiture.
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Dimensions:
24 x 20 1/4 in. (61 x 51.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"A Young Lady," painted by Anson Dickinson in 1804, exemplifies the American portraiture style of the early 19th century, characterized by its attention to detail and the subject's psychological presence. The work reflects Dickinson's training in Europe and his subsequent influence on American art, contributing to the development of a distinctly American identity in portrait painting.

Description of the work:

"A Young Lady," painted by Anson Dickinson in 1804, features a young woman depicted in a three-quarter pose, adorned in a white gown with delicate blue accents that highlight her youthful complexion. The composition is characterized by a soft, naturalistic rendering of the subject's features, framed by a dark background that enhances the luminosity of her skin and the intricate details of her attire.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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A Young Lady