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Portrait of a Seated Woman
Portrait of a Seated Woman is an oil painting by the Realist artist Richard Caton Woodville, Sr.. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
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Overview
Portrait of a Seated Woman is an oil painting created by Richard Caton Woodville, Sr. in 1853. It is one of fewer than 20 works produced by the artist during his short career.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman seated and gazing to the left, dressed in a dark jacket and white shirt with a black ribbon around her neck. Her face is rendered in a realistic style, capturing her likeness with attention to detail.
Technique & Style
The portrait showcases Woodville's technical skill, developed through his training under Karl Ferdinand Sohn in Düsseldorf. The use of oil paint allows for a lifelike representation of the subject, characteristic of the Realism movement.
History & Provenance
Woodville produced the painting while working in Europe, where he gained recognition through exhibitions and prints during his lifetime. The work is now held at the Walters Art Museum.
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Artist
Richard Caton Woodville (30 April 1825 – 13 August 1855) was an American artist from Baltimore who spent his professional career in Europe, after studying in Düsseldorf under the direction of Karl Ferdinand Sohn.
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