Artwork
Mrs. Alexander (Sarah Giraud) Grant
Mrs. Alexander (Sarah Giraud) Grant is an oil painting by the Realist artist Junius Brutus Stearns. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum. The painting 'Mrs.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Mrs. Alexander (Sarah Giraud) Grant' is a portrait executed in oil paint by Junius Brutus Stearns in 1858. It is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Sarah Giraud Grant, wife of Alexander Grant, as a young woman with dark hair and a neutral expression. She is shown wearing a dark dress with lace trim and a cross necklace, engaging the viewer with her gaze.
Technique & Style
Stearns' work is characterized by a realistic style, evident in the detailed rendering of the subject's attire and jewelry. The solid-colored background allows the figure to be the focal point.
History & Provenance
Junius Brutus Stearns was a member of the National Academy of Design and served in the Civil War. He is also known for his Washington Series, indicating his prominence as a historical and portrait painter.
Artist & collection
Artist
Junius Brutus Stearns (born Lucius Sawyer Stearns, June 2, 1810 – September 17, 1885) was an American painter best known for his five-part Washington Series (1847–1856).
