Mary Ann Garrits
Frederick R. Spencer
key Notes:
Portraiture Realism, 19th-Century American Art
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Dimensions:
33 x 26 in. (83.8 x 66 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"Mary Ann Garrits," painted by Frederick R. Spencer in 1834, is a portrait that exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects. The specific details regarding the life of Mary Ann Garrits and the context of the painting remain largely unknown.
Description of the work:
"Mary Ann Garrits," painted by Frederick R. Spencer in 1834, features a portrait of the subject rendered in oil on canvas, characterized by a soft color palette and detailed attention to fabric textures. The composition highlights the subject's facial features and attire, emphasizing a sense of realism and intimacy typical of early 19th-century portraiture.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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