Ruth Sears Bacon
1894
oil
From the collection of Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
1894
oil
From the collection of Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
This painting depicts a young girl, Ruth Sears Bacon, seated in a chair, gazing directly at the viewer. Her dark hair is neatly styled, and she wears a white dress with a high neckline and long sleeves, complemented by a dark belt around her waist. Her hands are clasped together in her lap. The background of the painting is a soft, muted color, which helps to draw attention to the subject. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the portrait. The painting is a beautiful example of John Singer Sargent's work, and it can be found at the Nationalmuseum.
