Artwork

Mrs Eugenie Maria Wynne (Crowe)

Mrs Eugenie Maria Wynne (Crowe), by Eyre Crowe, oil, 1850
Mrs Eugenie Maria Wynne (Crowe), by Eyre Crowe, oil, 1850

Mrs Eugenie Maria Wynne (Crowe) is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist Eyre Crowe. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.

About this work

The background includes a wooden cabinet with flowers on top, a portrait on the wall, and a patterned wallpaper.

This painting features a woman seated in a chair, dressed in a dark dress with a white collar and cuffs. Her dark hair is styled in a neat updo. The background includes a wooden cabinet with flowers on top, a portrait on the wall, and a patterned wallpaper.

The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the mid-19th century. The artist's attention to detail in the subject's clothing and the surrounding decor is noteworthy. The National Library of Wales holds this artwork.

Overview

This portrait, painted in oil around 1850, is the work of English artist Eyre Crowe. It is now part of the National Library of Wales collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Eugenie Maria Crowe, is depicted seated in a formal pose, wearing a dark dress with white accents and a neat updo. The surrounding decor, including a wooden cabinet with flowers and a portrait on the wall, adds to the sense of a mid-19th-century domestic setting.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases Crowe's attention to detail, particularly in the subject's clothing and the surrounding environment. It is characteristic of the British Romanticism movement, with its focus on realistic representation.

Elizabeth Seton (1804-1827), stiftsjungfru, sondotter till Alexander Baron Seton
Elizabeth Seton (1804-1827), stiftsjungfru, sondotter till Alexander Baron Seton, Johan Gustaf Sandberg

Artist & collection

Portrait of Eyre Crowe

Artist

Eyre Crowe

Eyre Crowe, ARA (3 October 1824 – 12 December 1910) was an English painter and author who specialised in history painting and genre art.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Mrs Eugenie Maria Wynne (Crowe)?

Mrs Eugenie Maria Wynne (Crowe) was painted by Eyre Crowe in 1850.

Where can I see Mrs Eugenie Maria Wynne (Crowe)?

Mrs Eugenie Maria Wynne (Crowe) is held by National Library of Wales.

What movement is Mrs Eugenie Maria Wynne (Crowe)?

Mrs Eugenie Maria Wynne (Crowe) is associated with British Romanticism.