Mrs. Graham
1930
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Timothy Cole
Timothy Cole (1852–1931) was an American artist, born in London.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Mrs. Graham is a 1930 ink by Timothy Cole, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman dressed in old-fashioned clothes. Her hair is styled high with a few loose curls, and she wears a light shawl over her shoulders. The background is dark and blurry, keeping all focus on her face. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on her dress and hair. This isn’t a painting—it’s carved into wood, which makes the details sharp and precise. Next, look up engraving to see how this technique works.
Timothy Cole (1852–1931) was an American artist, born in London.
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