1872
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum
Dominant colour
Portrait of Hendrika Troussard-Maris, sister of the painter is a 1872 oil by Matthijs Maris, a Realism work, held at Kröller-Müller Museum.
This portrait shows a woman in a dark dress with lace trim, facing the viewer but turned slightly to her left. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a flower brooch on her chest. The painting is executed in oil paint, which adds depth and texture to the image. The subject's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal or elegant setting, although the background is not clearly defined. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique.
Matthias Maris (17 August 1839 – 22 August 1917) was a Dutch painter, etcher and lithographer.
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