Artwork
Margaret Gilmore
Margaret Gilmore is an oil painting by the Realist artist Erastus Salisbury Field. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
This painting is a portrait of a young woman, Margaret Gilmore, sitting in a chair. She is wearing a blue dress with white trim and has a book in her lap. A cat is sitting on the floor next to her. The background is a plain wall.
The woman's dress is detailed, with puffy sleeves and a high neckline. She is also wearing a necklace and has a fan in her hand. The cat is looking up at her, and the book on her lap is open.
The painting is done in oil paint and is held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. It was created by Erastus Salisbury Field in 1845. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Overview
The painting 'Margaret Gilmore' is a portrait created by Erastus Salisbury Field in 1845 using oil paint. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Margaret Gilmore, a young woman seated in a chair, wearing a blue dress with white trim, holding a fan and an open book, with a cat beside her. The scene is set against a plain wall, emphasizing the subject.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its realistic depiction of the subject, aligning with the realism movement. The artist's use of oil paint allows for detailed rendering of textures, such as the woman's dress and the cat's fur.
History & Provenance
Erastus Salisbury Field, born in 1805 in Leverett, Massachusetts, trained in Samuel F. B. Morse's New York studio before returning to Massachusetts. 'Margaret Gilmore' was created in 1845 and is now held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
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