Artwork

Portrait of Miss Hoe

Portrait of Miss Hoe, by Julian Alden Weir, ink, 1889
Portrait of Miss Hoe, by Julian Alden Weir, ink, 1889

Portrait of Miss Hoe is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Julian Alden Weir. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Julian Alden Weir's 'Portrait of Miss Hoe' is a drypoint print created in 1889.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman in a long white dress and hat, standing before a chair. Her gaze is directed away from the viewer, lost in thought. The subject's pose and attire evoke a sense of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

Executed in drypoint, the print showcases Weir's skill with the medium. The work's style is characterized by its simplicity and attention to the subject's everyday elegance, reflecting influences from the Impressionist movement's focus on modern life and natural settings.

Artist & collection

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