Who painted Elisa Pearson Playter?

Elisa Pearson Playter was painted by Pieter Christoffel Wonder in 1837.

Where can I see Elisa Pearson Playter?

Elisa Pearson Playter is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Elisa Pearson Playter?

Elisa Pearson Playter is associated with Biedermeier.

Can I buy a print of Elisa Pearson Playter?

Museum-quality prints of Elisa Pearson Playter are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Elisa Pearson Playter

Pieter Christoffel Wonder , 1837

Elisa Pearson Playter is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Pieter Christoffel Wonder. It dates from 1837 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1995.46
Credit line: John L. Severance Fund

About this work

Overview

Elisa Pearson Playter is a portrait painted by Pieter Christoffel Wonder around 1837. The work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman in a serene pose, wearing a light blue dress and a silver shawl. Her neatly pulled-back hair and simple gold earrings convey a sense of understated elegance.

Technique & Style

The artist employed soft lighting to accentuate the subject's facial features, creating a calm and contemplative atmosphere. This use of subtle light and shadow draws attention to her eyes and cheeks.

Context

The portrait's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, is reminiscent of other works that utilize this artistic device to achieve a similar effect.