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Miss Thea Proctor
Miss Thea Proctor is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist George Washington Lambert. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
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Overview
Miss Thea Proctor is a portrait painting executed in 1903 by George Washington Lambert on canvas. It is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Thea Proctor seated outdoors, wearing a dark dress with white dots and a feathered hat, her hands clasped in her lap as she gazes directly at the viewer. The serene atmosphere is conveyed through her attire and the surrounding foliage.
Technique & Style
Lambert worked within the impressionist movement, evident in the soft blue background and the rendering of the subject. The use of impressionist techniques contributes to the overall sense of tranquility in the portrait.
History & Provenance
George Washington Lambert, an Australian artist known for his portraiture, painted Miss Thea Proctor in 1903. Lambert later served as a war artist during the First World War.
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Artist
George Washington Thomas Lambert (13 September 1873 – 29 May 1930) was an Australian artist, known principally for portrait painting and for being a war artist during the First World War.
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