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Mrs. Goss (The Woman in Fur)

Caroline L. Ransom

1854

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

American Folk Art Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

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Mrs. Goss (The Woman in Fur) is a 1854 unspecified by Caroline L. Ransom, a American Folk Art work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Caroline L. Ransom
When & what style?: 1854 · American Folk Art
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This portrait features a woman with dark, curly hair and a brown fur shawl. Her attire is simple, with a subtle pattern visible on her clothing. The background is a muted, dark color. The woman's expression is neutral, and her gaze is directed slightly to the side. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject.