Gattin des Künstlers (Wife of the Artist)
1909
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1909
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a woman with a contemplative expression, her eyes cast downward. She's dressed in a long-sleeved, high-necked dress, with her hands clasped together in front of her. The woman's face is rendered in fine detail, with subtle shading that suggests a sense of quiet introspection. The background of the painting is minimal, with no distracting elements to take away from the subject. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look into the art of Corinth, Lovis.