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Portrait of Mrs Alexander Spark

Maurice Felton

1840

oil

canvas

From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales

Realism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Mrs Alexander Spark is a 1840 oil by Maurice Felton, a Realism work, held at Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Who painted this?: Maurice Felton
When & what style?: 1840 · Realism
Where can I see it?: Art Gallery of New South Wales

About this work

This portrait depicts a woman in a white dress, standing in front of a table with a red book. She wears a white headband, a necklace, and white gloves, with her right hand resting on the book. The woman's dress is off-the-shoulder, with puffy sleeves and lace details. The background is dark, with a faint landscape visible behind her. The overall atmosphere is formal and elegant. To learn more about the artist who created this piece, look up Maurice Felton.