Rebecca Clarke Cummings (Mrs. Edward Cummings) (1860-1947)

Edward Estlin Cummings

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Portraiture, Modernist Expressionism

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Rebecca Clarke Cummings (Mrs. Edward Cummings) (1860-1947)" is a portrait painted by Edward Estlin Cummings, an American poet and painter, who was known for his innovative use of language and visual form. The work reflects the artist's personal connection to the subject, as Rebecca was his mother, and it exemplifies the intimate and expressive qualities characteristic of Cummings' artistic style during the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"Rebecca Clarke Cummings (Mrs. Edward Cummings) (1860-1947)" by Edward Estlin Cummings is a portrait that employs a vibrant color palette and expressive brushwork to convey the subject's personality and presence. The composition features a close-up view of Mrs. Cummings, characterized by her direct gaze and the interplay of light and shadow that accentuates her facial features and attire.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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