Artwork

Half Length of a Young Woman

Half Length of a Young Woman, by Clare Marsh, oil, 1909
Half Length of a Young Woman, by Clare Marsh, oil, 1909

Half Length of a Young Woman is an oil painting by Clare Marsh. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

Half Length of a Young Woman is an oil painting created by Clare Marsh around 1909. It is part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a young woman with short, dark hair in a white dress. Her face is blurred and her gaze is downward, lending an air of enigma to the portrait.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of a dark, indistinct background draws attention to the subject's face and upper body. The lack of clear definition in the subject's features adds to the portrait's enigmatic quality.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Clare Marsh

Artist

Clare Marsh

Clare Marsh (1875–1923) was an artist, born in Bray.