Artwork
Mrs. Cunningham, Boston Museum
Mrs. Cunningham, Boston Museum is a print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Winslow Homer.
This painting depicts a woman with dark hair, wearing a shawl with fringe and a brooch. She is shown from the chest up, facing forward.
The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the mid-19th century. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the subject's face and clothing.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Winslow Homer.
Overview
Winslow Homer's 'Mrs. Cunningham, Boston Museum' is a print created in 1859. It is an early work by the artist, who was primarily self-taught and initially worked as a commercial illustrator.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated woman, likely a museum visitor, shown from the chest up. Her dark hair and formal attire, including a shawl with fringe and a brooch, are characteristic of mid-19th-century fashion.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the subject's face and clothing, achieved through a restrained, observational style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
