Dr. James Stuart; Mary Campbell Stuart
1815
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1815
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows two people sitting in a room. They are Dr. James Stuart and his wife Mary. The artist paid close attention to their faces and clothes. The woman's dress is fancy and well-detailed. This shows the artist's skill in painting everyday scenes. To learn more about the style used in this painting, look up the technique of sfumato.
