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Constance Wynne-Roberts, Mrs Ernest Hills of Redleaf (died 1932) is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Constance Wynne-Roberts, Mrs Ernest Hills of Redleaf (died 1932)

John Singer Sargent , 1898

Constance Wynne-Roberts, Mrs Ernest Hills of Redleaf (died 1932) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.

About this work

Overview

Constance Wynne-Roberts, Mrs Ernest Hills of Redleaf is a portrait painted in oil by John Singer Sargent in 1898. It is part of the Scottish National Gallery's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman in formal attire, standing beside a table with a white cloth. Her calm demeanor and introspective expression convey a sense of serenity. The subject's black dress and white lace shawl, along with her short, curly white hair, evoke a late 19th-century setting.

Technique & Style

Sargent's use of oil paint captures the textures of the subject's clothing and the surrounding environment. The work reflects the Impressionist emphasis on light and texture, characteristic of Sargent's style as a leading portrait painter of his generation.

History & Provenance

The painting was executed during Sargent's extensive travels and training across Europe, showcasing his skill as a portraitist. It is now held in the Scottish National Gallery's collection.

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Artist

John Singer Sargent

John Singer Sargent (; January 12, 1856 – April 15, 1925) was an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Belle Époque and Edwardian-era luxury.