And She Was a Witch

George Fuller

Created:
Movement:
1884
Tonalism
key Notes:
Mystical Atmosphere, Ethereal Portraiture
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Dimensions:
30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"And She Was a Witch," created by George Fuller in 1884, depicts a woman in a mystical pose, reflecting the artist's interest in themes of femininity and the supernatural. The painting is characterized by Fuller's use of rich colors and detailed textures, typical of his work during this period, although specific details about its exhibition history or provenance remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"And She Was a Witch" by George Fuller, created in 1884, features a central figure of a woman adorned in flowing garments, set against a dark, atmospheric background that enhances her ethereal presence. The use of oil on canvas allows for rich textures and a nuanced color palette, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow that contributes to the painting's mystical quality.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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And She Was a Witch