Artwork
Mrs Elizabeth Poole-Hughes
Mrs Elizabeth Poole-Hughes is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Christopher Williams. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Mrs Elizabeth Poole-Hughes' is an oil-on-canvas portrait created by Christopher Williams in 1910. It is part of the National Library of Wales collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Mrs Elizabeth Poole-Hughes, an elderly woman seated in a wooden chair, dressed in dark Victorian attire with a lace headpiece and brooch. Her clasped hands and formal clothing convey a sense of dignity and restraint.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality. The use of oil paint allowed for intricate details in the subject's clothing and the chair's ornate design, characteristic of the American Impressionist style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Christopher Williams (born 1956 in Los Angeles) is an American conceptual artist and fine-art photographer who lives in Cologne and works in Düsseldorf.
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