Artwork
Woman in a Blue Dress (recto)
Woman in a Blue Dress (recto) is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Constantin Guys. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Woman in a Blue Dress is a drawing created by Constantin Guys in 1858. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a dark blue dress with a high collar and a bow at the neck. She has a light-colored headscarf and holds a fan in her right hand, set against a loose, sketchy brown background.
Technique & Style
The work features thick, uneven brushstrokes, resulting in a rough, textured appearance. The artist's use of impasto technique is evident in the application of thick paint, giving the drawing a palpable quality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Constantin Guys (born Ernest-Adolphe Guys de Saint-Hélène, December 3, 1802 – December 13, 1892) was a French Crimean War correspondent, water color painter and illustrator for British and French newspapers.
