Artwork

Untitled. [Portrait of a woman]

Untitled. [Portrait of a woman], by Elizabeth Berry, oil, 1932
Untitled. [Portrait of a woman], by Elizabeth Berry, oil, 1932

Untitled. [Portrait of a woman] is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Elizabeth Berry. It dates from 1932 and is held in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Untitled.

About this work

Overview

Untitled. [Portrait of a woman] is an oil painting created by Elizabeth Berry in 1932, held at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman wearing a yellow hat and black coat, gazing to the right against a light greenish-brown background. The subject's attire and demeanor convey a sense of quiet elegance.

Technique & Style

The artist employed soft brushstrokes to capture the woman's face, while her hat and coat are rendered with more detail, showcasing texture and folds.

Context

Elizabeth Berry was known for her portraits of women, suggesting this work is part of a larger body of art focused on female subjects.

Artist & collection

Artist

Elizabeth Berry

Elizabeth Berry (1910–1940) was an artist, born in Palmerston North.