Artwork

A Young Lady

A Young Lady, by Mary Green, unspecified, 1850
A Young Lady, by Mary Green, unspecified, 1850

A Young Lady is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Mary Green. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Denver Art Museum.

About this work

Overview

A Young Lady is a painting by Mary Green, created around 1850, and is part of the Denver Art Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows a young woman in a white dress with a blue sash, standing in a garden with a gazebo and trees behind her. She gazes directly at the viewer, holding a fan in her right hand.

Technique & Style

Soft colors and gentle brushstrokes convey a sense of calmness and tranquility in the painting.

Artist & collection

Artist

Mary Green

Mary Green probably liked painting women who looked like they had better things to do than pose for portraits.

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