1910
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Dominant colour
Portrait of Mrs. Jonathan Russell (Lydia Smith, 1786–1859) is a 1910 oil by George P. A. Healy, a American Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This portrait features a woman with dark, curly hair, adorned with a colorful headscarf. She wears a black dress with a lace collar and red sleeves. The background is dark, with a hint of red behind her. The woman's gaze is directed slightly to the side, and her expression is neutral. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with the dark background and the woman's serious expression. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you can explore the use of chiaroscuro in his work.
George Peter Alexander Healy (July 15, 1813 – June 24, 1894) was an American portrait painter.
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