Artwork
Untitled (Young Girl With Hat, In Chair, Reading)
Untitled (Young Girl With Hat, In Chair, Reading) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Edward Percy Moran. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (Young Girl With Hat, In Chair, Reading) is an etching by Edward Percy Moran, dated to around 1884. It depicts a serene scene of a young girl engaged in reading.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a girl wearing a hat, seated in a chair, intently reading a book. The natural, unposed demeanor of the girl conveys a sense of everyday life, characteristic of Moran's thematic focus.
Technique & Style
Moran employed fine lines in the etching to meticulously render small details. The medium allowed for nuanced control over light and shadow, evident in the soft illumination on the girl's face and the book page.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1884, the etching's provenance includes a connection to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, where another etching by the artist is held.
Artist & collection
