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Lot's Wife, by Alfred George Stevens, 1854

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Overview

Lot's Wife is a 1854 by Alfred George Stevens, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Alfred George Stevens
When & what style?
1854 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

A woman stands alone in a dim, rocky landscape. She wears a long, flowing white dress that clings to her arms and chest, her hands resting lightly on her sleeves. The background is a mix of dark browns and muted grays, with rough textures that look like cliffs or ruins. Her face is turned slightly away, and her hair is pulled back neatly. The light on her dress makes it glow against the shadowy ground. This painting is part of a group called *Romanticism*.

About the artist

Portrait of Alfred George Stevens
Artist

Alfred George Stevens

Alfred George Stevens (30 December 1817 – 1 May 1875), was a British sculptor. His major work is the monument to the Duke of Wellington in St Paul's Cathedral.

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