Mary Harrison Eliot (1788-1846)

Gilbert Stuart

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Portraiture, Neoclassical Elegance

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Mary Harrison Eliot (1788-1846)" is a portrait painted by American artist Gilbert Stuart, completed in 1825. The work exemplifies Stuart's mastery in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects, contributing to the development of American portraiture in the early 19th century and reflecting the cultural significance of women in society during that period.

Description of the work:

"Mary Harrison Eliot (1788-1846)" by Gilbert Stuart is an oil on canvas portrait that captures the subject in a three-quarter pose, characterized by her elegant attire and serene expression. The artist employs a soft color palette and masterful brushwork to convey the texture of her clothing and the luminosity of her skin, while the background remains subtly muted to emphasize the figure.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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