Helen Jackson Cabot Almy (Mrs. Charles Almy)

Lilla Cabot Perry

Created:

Movement:

1910

Tonalism

key Notes:

Impressionistic portraiture, vibrant color palette.

Dimensions:

30 x 25 1/4 in. (76.2 x 64.1 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Helen Jackson Cabot Almy (Mrs. Charles Almy)" is a portrait painted by Lilla Cabot Perry in 1902, capturing the likeness of her friend and fellow artist, Helen Jackson Cabot Almy. This work exemplifies Perry's mastery of color and light, reflecting the influence of Impressionism and her commitment to portraying the individuality of her subjects within the context of early 20th-century American art.

Description of the work:

"Helen Jackson Cabot Almy (Mrs. Charles Almy)" by Lilla Cabot Perry is an oil on canvas portrait that captures the subject in a three-quarter pose, characterized by a soft, naturalistic rendering of her features and attire. The composition is marked by a harmonious color palette, with subtle brushwork that conveys both the texture of the fabric and the luminosity of the subject's skin, set against a muted background that enhances the figure's prominence.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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