Artwork

Portrait of Mrs Alexander Spark

Portrait of Mrs Alexander Spark, by Maurice Felton, oil, 1840
Portrait of Mrs Alexander Spark, by Maurice Felton, oil, 1840

Portrait of Mrs Alexander Spark is an oil painting by the Realist artist Maurice Felton. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Mrs Alexander Spark is an oil painting created by Maurice Felton in 1840, currently held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Mrs Alexander Spark in a formal pose, wearing an off-the-shoulder white dress with lace details and standing beside a table with a red book. Her attire and the setting convey an atmosphere of elegance.

Technique & Style

The painting features a dark background with a faintly visible landscape, against which the subject's white dress and accessories stand out. The artist has captured the subject's formal attire, including a white headband, necklace, and gloves, in detail.

Artist & collection

Artist

Maurice Felton

Maurice Felton (1803–1842) was an artist, born in Hinckley.