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Sarah Bernhardt

Dudley Hardy

1895

oil

panel

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

Post-Impressionism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Sarah Bernhardt is a 1895 oil by Dudley Hardy, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?: Dudley Hardy
When & what style?: 1895 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a long, flowing dress with a white shawl draped over her shoulders. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a white glove on her right hand. The background of the painting is a muted beige color. The woman's dress appears to be made of a lightweight material, and the folds of the fabric are visible in the painting. Her facial expression is serene, and her eyes seem to be gazing off into the distance. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The contrast between light and dark areas adds visual interest and draws the viewer's eye to the subject. To learn more about this technique, explore the art of chiaroscuro.