Artwork
Untitled (Lady in Furs)
Untitled (Lady in Furs) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Hamilton Hamilton. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (Lady in Furs) is a mezzotint print created by Hamilton Hamilton in 1890.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman indoors, dressed in a fur-collared garment and a feathered hat, holding fabric and resting her hand on a small table, set against a backdrop of a curtained room with a view of exterior buildings.
Technique & Style
The mezzotint technique allows for rich shading, used here to convey the softness of the fur and highlight the subject's face, characteristic of late 19th-century printmaking.
Context
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark, known as chiaroscuro, adds depth and drama to the composition.
Artist & collection
