1806–1875 · 1 work
Frederick R. Spencer’s Lady in Brown combines a richly trimmed bonnet, a pleated dress and a pale shawl. Small roses add a contrasting touch near the sitter’s hands. Look at how the repeated folds and loops move attention around the figure, then return to the more quietly modeled face.
Original museum reproductions, with source records on every artwork page.
Artist information: Art Institute of Chicago.
Public-domain art. An imagined museum; no museum affiliation.
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