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Mrs. Charles Henry Cummings (Harriet Elizabeth Whiting), by Alvan Clark, oil

Mrs. Charles Henry Cummings (Harriet Elizabeth Whiting)

Alvan Clark

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Dominant colour

Overview

Mrs. Charles Henry Cummings (Harriet Elizabeth Whiting) is an oil by Alvan Clark, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?
Alvan Clark
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a woman. She is wearing a dark dress with a wide, off-the-shoulder neckline and a dark ribbon around her neck. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she is wearing dangling earrings. The background is a solid dark color. The woman's face is serene, and her gaze is directed straight ahead. The overall effect of the painting is one of quiet elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Alvan Clark.

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