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Mrs. Alexander (Sarah Giraud) Grant, by Junius Brutus Stearns, oil, 1858

Mrs. Alexander (Sarah Giraud) Grant

Junius Brutus Stearns

1858

oil

canvas

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Mrs. Alexander (Sarah Giraud) Grant is a 1858 oil by Junius Brutus Stearns, a Realism work, depicting Young Adult Woman, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?
Junius Brutus Stearns
When & what style?
1858 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a young woman with dark hair styled in an updo, wearing a dark dress with lace trim and a cross necklace. The background is a solid color. The subject's gaze is directed at the viewer, and her expression is neutral. The painting's style is characterized by a focus on realism, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and jewelry. For more information on the artist behind this piece, look up Junius Brutus Stearns.

About the artist

Artist

Junius Brutus Stearns

Junius Brutus Stearns (born Lucius Sawyer Stearns, June 2, 1810 – September 17, 1885) was an American painter best known for his five-part Washington Series (1847–1856).

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