1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Mrs. Charles Gifford Dyer (Mary Anthony) is a 1890 oil by John Singer Sargent, a Impressionism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
The painting is a portrait of a woman, Mrs. Charles Gifford Dyer (Mary Anthony), seated in a black dress with a white cuff visible at her wrist. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she gazes directly at the viewer. The background is a warm, dark brown color. The woman's expression is calm and introspective, and her posture conveys a sense of quiet confidence. The artist has used bold brushstrokes to capture the texture of her dress and the folds of the fabric. The painting is a beautiful example of a portrait from the late 19th century. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore his other works at the Art Institute of Chicago.
John Singer Sargent (; January 12, 1856 – April 15, 1925) was an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Belle Époque and Edwardian-era luxury.
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