Artwork
Clara Novello
Clara Novello is a print by the Impressionist artist William Humphreys. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
The sketch is detailed, showing the soft folds of her skirt and the delicate lace on her collar.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman dressed in fancy 1800s clothes. She wears a high-necked dress with puffed sleeves and a flower crown on her head. The sketch is detailed, showing the soft folds of her skirt and the delicate lace on her collar.
The name "Clara Novello" is written below her, and the print was made in London in 1852. The artist’s signature is faint in the corner.
Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this portrait in person.
Overview
Clara Novello is a black-and-white print created by William Humphreys in 1852, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of a woman, identified as Clara Novello, dressed in elaborate 19th-century attire, including a high-necked dress and a flower crown, suggesting a formal or celebratory occasion.
Technique & Style
The portrait showcases detailed rendering, capturing the soft folds of the subject's skirt and the intricate lace on her collar, demonstrating the artist's skill in conveying texture and detail.
History & Provenance
The print was produced in London in 1852, as indicated by the inscription, and bears the artist's faint signature in the corner.
Artist & collection
