Gabrielle
1908
oil
From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1908
oil
From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
This portrait painting shows a young girl standing in a dark room. She is dressed in a long, dark coat with a high collar and a matching hat. Her right hand is raised to her forehead, and she wears red shoes. The background is dark, with some lighter areas on the left side. The girl's face is the main focus of the painting, with her features rendered in detail. Her eyes are cast downward, and her expression is serious. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with the dark colors and the girl's solemn expression contributing to this atmosphere. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Mary Young Hunter.