Who painted Eleanor Margaret Gibson-Carmichael?

Eleanor Margaret Gibson-Carmichael was painted by Henry Raeburn in 1802.

Where can I see Eleanor Margaret Gibson-Carmichael?

Eleanor Margaret Gibson-Carmichael is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Eleanor Margaret Gibson-Carmichael?

Eleanor Margaret Gibson-Carmichael is associated with British Romanticism.

Artwork

Eleanor Margaret Gibson-Carmichael

Henry Raeburn , 1802

Eleanor Margaret Gibson-Carmichael is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist Henry Raeburn. It dates from 1802 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

About this work

Overview

The painting Eleanor Margaret Gibson-Carmichael is an oil on canvas portrait created by Scottish artist Henry Raeburn in 1802.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a young girl, Eleanor Margaret Gibson-Carmichael, holding a small dark-coated dog. The simple, softly folded dress and neatly pulled-back hair convey a sense of innocence and serenity.

Technique & Style

Raeburn's use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, draws attention to the girl and dog by setting them against a dark, shadowy background. The blurred outdoor scene behind them fades into warm tones, further emphasizing the subjects.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Raeburn was a prominent Scottish artist who served as Portrait Painter to King George IV in Scotland.