Artwork
Portrait of a Young Girl
Portrait of a Young Girl is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Patrick Tuohy. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Patrick Tuohy’s 1910 work, Portrait of a Young Girl, is part of the National Gallery of Ireland’s collection. The oil painting presents a solitary child seated on a chair, rendered in a restrained palette that emphasizes the figure’s quiet presence.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is a young girl dressed in a white garment with a ruffled collar and sleeves, her hair pulled back neatly. She holds a small white cup in her right hand, her expression neutral as she gazes directly at the viewer, suggesting a moment of calm introspection.
Technique & Style
Tuohy employs a muted green background that recedes behind the figure, allowing the light tones of the dress and cup to stand out. Subtle modeling of the face and hands, combined with soft shadows, creates a sense of three‑dimensionality while maintaining an overall serene atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Completed in 1910, the portrait entered the National Gallery of Ireland’s holdings, where it remains on display. The work reflects Tuohy’s early 20th‑century Irish portraiture, a period when he was establishing his reputation as a painter of domestic subjects.
Artist & collection
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