Mrs. Williams
Ralph E. W. Earl
key Notes:
Portraiture, Federal Style
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Dimensions:
37 1/2 x 30 1/2 in. (94.5 x 76.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"Mrs. Williams," painted by Ralph E. W. Earl in 1837, is a portrait that exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects. The identity of the sitter, Mrs. Williams, remains largely unknown, and the painting is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Description of the work:
"Mrs. Williams," painted by Ralph E. W. Earl in 1837, features a seated female figure adorned in a white dress with a blue sash, set against a dark background that enhances her presence. The use of oil on canvas allows for a smooth rendering of textures and a subtle play of light, emphasizing the subject's facial features and the delicate details of her attire.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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