Who painted Woman in a Blue Dress (recto)?

Woman in a Blue Dress (recto) was painted by Constantin Guys in 1858.

Where can I see Woman in a Blue Dress (recto)?

Woman in a Blue Dress (recto) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Woman in a Blue Dress (recto)?

Woman in a Blue Dress (recto) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Woman in a Blue Dress (recto)

Constantin Guys , 1858

Woman in a Blue Dress (recto) is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Constantin Guys. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1933.417.a
Credit line: Dudley P. Allen Fund

About this work

Overview

Woman in a Blue Dress is a drawing created by Constantin Guys in 1858. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman wearing a dark blue dress with a high collar and a bow at the neck. She has a light-colored headscarf and holds a fan in her right hand, set against a loose, sketchy brown background.

Technique & Style

The work features thick, uneven brushstrokes, resulting in a rough, textured appearance. The artist's use of impasto technique is evident in the application of thick paint, giving the drawing a palpable quality.

Young Woman, Florence [recto], Seth Wells Cheney

Artist & collection

Artist

Constantin Guys

Constantin Guys (born Ernest-Adolphe Guys de Saint-Hélène, December 3, 1802 – December 13, 1892) was a French Crimean War correspondent, water color painter and illustrator for British and French newspapers.