1895
oil
canvas
From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Dominant colour
The Embroideress [Portrait of Mrs. Hitchcock] is a 1895 oil by Gari Melchers, a American Impressionism work, held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
This painting shows a woman standing in front of a wall, wearing a long-sleeved black dress with a high neckline and a dark-colored shawl or jacket over it. Her dark hair is pulled back into a bun, and she has a ring on her left hand. The background is a dark gray wall with a painting or picture frame hanging on it. The woman's face is turned slightly to her right, and she has a serious expression. Her hands are by her sides, and she is looking straight ahead. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can look up more information about Gari Melchers.
Julius Garibaldi (Gari) Melchers (August 11, 1860 – November 30, 1932) was an American artist. He was one of the leading American proponents of naturalism. He won a 1932 Gold medal from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
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