Artwork

Miss F.

Miss F., by Ernest Lee Major, oil, 1910
Miss F., by Ernest Lee Major, oil, 1910

Miss F. is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Ernest Lee Major. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

About this work

Overview

Miss F. is an oil painting created by Ernest Lee Major in 1910, currently held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Subject & Meaning

The painting is a portrait of a woman seated in a chair, wearing a white dress with gold accents and a crown-like headpiece, holding a fan in her lap.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, creates a sense of depth and dimension in the portrait, set against a dark background with hints of red and green.

Artist & collection