Emma Sandys (1841–1877), the Artist's Sister
1854
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From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1854
unspecified
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This portrait depicts a young woman with long, red hair, wearing a yellow dress with a black, lacey shawl over her right shoulder. The background is a dark, muted gray. The woman's gaze is directed to the right, and her expression is neutral. Her hair is parted in the middle and falls down her back in loose waves. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the textures of her hair, dress, and shawl. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the use of chiaroscuro.
