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Portrait of Miss K. Leney
Portrait of Miss K. Leney is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist John Butler Yeats. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland. The Portrait of Miss K.
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Overview
The Portrait of Miss K. Leney is a 1902 oil painting by John Butler Yeats, an Irish artist and father of notable figures W. B. Yeats and Jack Butler Yeats.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts an elderly woman in dark clothing with a white shawl and headscarf, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation through her serious expression and posture. Her direct gaze engages the viewer.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases the artist's use of texture and depth, particularly in the rendering of the subject's clothing. The painting is associated with the impressionist movement.
History & Provenance
The Portrait of Miss K. Leney is part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
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Artist
John Butler Yeats RHA (16 March 1839 – 3 February 1922) was an Irish artist and the father of W.
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