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Portrait of a lady (Thea Proctor)
Portrait of a lady (Thea Proctor) is an oil painting by the Aestheticist artist George Washington Lambert. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
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Overview
George Washington Lambert's 'Portrait of a Lady (Thea Proctor)' is an oil painting created in 1916. It is a portrait held in the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, Thea Proctor, in profile. She wears a dark dress with a floral pattern and jewelry, including a ring and a gold chain with a pendant. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and her right hand is raised to her face.
Technique & Style
Lambert's use of chiaroscuro creates a striking contrast between light and dark, highlighting the subject's features and clothing against a dark background. This technique showcases his skill in capturing subtle nuances of light and shadow.
History & Provenance
Lambert, an Australian artist associated with the aestheticism movement, was known for his portraits and later for his work as a war artist during World War I.
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Artist & collection
Artist
George Washington Thomas Lambert (13 September 1873 – 29 May 1930) was an Australian artist, known principally for portrait painting and for being a war artist during the First World War.
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