Artwork
Portrait of the Artist's Wife
Portrait of the Artist's Wife is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Elliott Daingerfield. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1898 drawing, Portrait of the Artist's Wife, is a graphite work on laid paper by Elliott Daingerfield, an American artist.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman seated sideways, holding a flower, with her hair pulled back and wearing a loose, high-necklined dress. The sketchy lines suggest a quick study, capturing her pose and the flower's shape.
Technique & Style
The drawing's textured paper accentuates the graphite lines, which are soft and expressive. The work appears to have been executed in a single, fluid session, with swift strokes conveying a sense of spontaneity.
History & Provenance
Elliott Daingerfield, born in 1859, trained in New York under Walter Satterlee and at the Art Students' League, establishing himself as a prolific artist from North Carolina.
Artist & collection
Artist
Elliott Daingerfield (March 26, 1859–1932) was an American artist who lived and worked in North Carolina.
