Portrait of Mrs N.S. Falla
1932
oil
From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1932
oil
From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
The painting depicts a woman seated in a chair, dressed in a green sleeveless gown. She wears a long beaded necklace and a white shawl draped over her left arm. Her right arm rests on the armchair, and she wears a ring on her right hand. The background features a patterned curtain in shades of blue and gold. The woman's attire and the curtain suggest a formal setting, possibly from the early 20th century. The painting's style and composition are characteristic of portraiture from that era. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's style and technique, you might want to explore the work of Mary Elizabeth Tripe.
