Artwork

A Young Lady

A Young Lady, by Stephen Catterson Smith the younger, oil, 1896
A Young Lady, by Stephen Catterson Smith the younger, oil, 1896

A Young Lady is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Stephen Catterson Smith the younger. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

A Young Lady is an oil painting created by Stephen Catterson Smith the younger in 1896, currently held at the National Gallery of Ireland.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman in formal attire standing on stone steps with a walking stick and accompanied by a dog, set against a backdrop of trees and grass, evoking an atmosphere of elegance.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of oil paint achieves a sense of depth and texture, with the potential for layered glazing techniques to enhance the visual effect.

Artist & collection