Artwork

Portrait of Violet Osborne, Mrs Stockley (b.1866), Sister of Walter Osborne

Portrait of Violet Osborne, Mrs Stockley (b.1866), Sister of Walter Osborne is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist John Butler Yeats. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1896, is a portrait by John Butler Yeats, an Irish artist and father of notable figures in the arts and literature.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Violet Osborne, Mrs Stockley, seated and dressed in dark attire, holding a fan and wearing jewelry. Her gentle features and subtle expression are the focus of the painting, set against a muted, dark background.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of oil paint achieves a sense of depth and texture, characteristic of post-impressionist works. Soft rendering of the subject's face and attention to detail in her attire contribute to the portrait's nuanced portrayal.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection. Violet Osborne was the sister of Walter Osborne, another notable artist.

Artist & collection

Artist

John Butler Yeats

John Butler Yeats RHA (16 March 1839 – 3 February 1922) was an Irish artist and the father of W.

Museum

National Gallery of Ireland

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