Artwork

Portrait of Rose Dorothy Brooke, Cousin of the Artist

Portrait of Rose Dorothy Brooke, Cousin of the Artist, by Eva Henrietta Hamilton, oil, 1913
Portrait of Rose Dorothy Brooke, Cousin of the Artist, by Eva Henrietta Hamilton, oil, 1913

Portrait of Rose Dorothy Brooke, Cousin of the Artist is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Eva Henrietta Hamilton. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

This 1913 oil painting, Portrait of Rose Dorothy Brooke, Cousin of the Artist, is the work of Eva Henrietta Hamilton and is held at the National Gallery of Ireland.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Rose Dorothy Brooke, the artist's cousin, in a contemplative pose. She is shown with a calm expression, gazing to the right, wearing a white blouse and dark fur shawl against a dark background.

Technique & Style

The painting features a realistic representation of its subject, with attention to detail in the rendering of Brooke's clothing and surroundings. The contrast between the dark background and the subject's light attire creates a sense of depth.

Artist & collection