Artwork
Suspicion
Suspicion is an oil painting by the Realist artist Thomas Uwins. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Suspicion is an oil painting created by Thomas Uwins in 1848. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three women in a room with a harp. The woman on the right is identified as Saint Cecilia due to her association with the harp. The scene is set against a backdrop of a window showing a blue sky and green trees, suggesting a serene atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Uwins executed the work in oil paint, a medium he was known to master. The painting showcases a range of colors, including blue, green, yellow, red, and white, and features a detailed interior scene with a tiled floor and a plant.
History & Provenance
Thomas Uwins, a British painter associated with the Realist movement, created Suspicion. Uwins held notable positions in the art world, including Surveyor of Pictures to Queen Victoria and Keeper of the National Gallery.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Uwins (24 February 1782, in London – 26 August 1857) was a British portrait, subject, genre and landscape painter in watercolour and oil, and a book illustrator.
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