Portrait of a woman (Elizabeth Collins)
1861
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales
1861
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales
Portrait of a woman (Elizabeth Collins) is a 1861 oil by Joseph Backler, held at Art Gallery of New South Wales.
This painting is a portrait of a woman, depicted from the waist up. She is dressed in dark attire, with a white lace collar and cuffs, and wears a large brooch on her chest. Her dark hair is styled in an updo. The woman's face is serious, with a neutral expression. Her hands are clasped together in front of her, and she wears a ring on her left hand. The background of the painting is dark, with a subtle gradient that suggests depth. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of volume and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face and hands. To learn more about this technique, explore the works of artists who have mastered chiaroscuro.
Joseph Backler (24 May 1813 – 22 October 1895) was an English-born Australian painter. Transported to Australia as a convict in 1832, he obtained a ticket of leave in 1842 and was active as a painter from 1842 to 1880.
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