Eliza Lord Duryee
1845
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
About the artist
Artist
Charles Wesley Jarvis
Charles Wesley Jarvis (1812–1868) was an American artist.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
Eliza Lord Duryee is a 1845 oil by Charles Wesley Jarvis, a American Folk Art work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
The painting is a black-and-white portrait of a woman. She is wearing a dark dress with a white lace head covering and a white collar. The background is dark, and the woman is set against an oval frame with decorative corners. The woman's expression is serious, and her eyes are cast downward. Her hair is pulled back, and she has a small, delicate face. The overall effect is one of quiet dignity. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to explore the work of artist Charles Wesley Jarvis.
Charles Wesley Jarvis (1812–1868) was an American artist.
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