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UnknownPortrait of Lady in a Rocking Chair Outdoorsc. 1900
c. 1900
$4,500
£3,400.38
€3,935.65
CA$6,313.28
A$7,022.18
CHF 3,683.82
MX$85,686.51
NOK 46,236.64
SEK 43,572.43
DKK 29,377.99
About the Item
This signed American or European School painting presents a serene portrait of an older woman seated outdoors, engaged in the timeless act of handwork. The artist captures her in quiet concentration, her white hair neatly pinned, spectacles perched on her nose, and hands gently occupied with needlework. The brushwork is expressive and impressionistic, with short, textured strokes that build layers of color and light across the composition.
The woman’s pale blue and white garments harmonize with the cool tones of the chair, while the dappled greens and golds of the surrounding trees suggest a warm afternoon under filtered sunlight. The background, loosely defined yet full of energy, contrasts with the more detailed rendering of the sitter’s face and hands, emphasizing her presence within a lively natural setting.
Signed by the artist in the lower left, this work reflects the influence of early 20th-century Impressionism, with its emphasis on texture, natural light, and the beauty of everyday life. Whether painted by an American or European hand, the portrait is both intimate and universal, a celebration of domestic calm and the dignity of age, rendered through vibrant, painterly technique.
- Creation Year:c. 1900
- Dimensions:Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Fredericksburg, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2574216853752
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