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Half Length of a Young Woman, by Clare Marsh, oil, 1909

Half Length of a Young Woman

Clare Marsh

1909

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Dominant colour

Overview

Half Length of a Young Woman is a 1909 oil by Clare Marsh, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?
Clare Marsh
When & what style?
1909
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

The painting depicts a young woman with short, dark hair, wearing a white dress. Her face is blurred, and her eyes are cast downward. The background is dark and indistinct. The subject's features are not clearly defined, giving the portrait a somewhat enigmatic quality. The use of a dark background helps to focus attention on the young woman's face and upper body. For more information on the artist behind this portrait, look up Clare Marsh.

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