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Mary Holland Bacher
Mary Holland Bacher is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Otto H. Bacher. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Subject & Meaning
As a portrait, the painting functions primarily as a representation of the individual, serving to document her appearance during that period.
Otto Henry Bacher's 1891 oil painting depicts Mary Holland Bacher in the genre of a portrait. The work presents the sitter as the central subject, capturing her likeness through the artist's brushwork on canvas. As a portrait, the painting functions primarily as a representation of the individual, serving to document her appearance during that period.
The piece does not explicitly incorporate complex allegorical symbolism or narrative iconography beyond the standard conventions of late 19th-century portraiture, focusing instead on the direct depiction of the subject herself.
Technique & Style
Mary Holland Bacher is an oil painting on canvas, executed in 1891 by Otto Henry Bacher. The work is classified as a portrait and measures roughly 90.6 cm in height by 57.4 cm in width. Its medium and support are documented as oil paint applied to canvas, consistent with Bacher's portrait practice of the period.
The painting is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is catalogued as accession 1966.388.
History & Provenance
Otto Henry Bacher created the oil-on-canvas portrait of Mary Holland Bacher in 1891. The work was produced in Cleveland, Ohio. Decades after its creation, the painting entered the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is cataloged under the accession number 1966.388, indicating its acquisition by the institution in 1966.
Overview
Mary Holland Bacher is an oil painting created in 1896 by American artist Otto Henry Bacher. While Bacher was primarily recognized for his work in etchings and illustrations, this portrait demonstrates his engagement with painting. The artwork is currently held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, representing a facet of American art from the late 19th century.
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Artist
Otto Henry Bacher (May 31, 1856, Cleveland - August 16, 1909, Bronxville, New York) was an American artist; primarily known for his etchings and illustrations. He also painted oils in a variety of genres.
