Stephen Catterson Smith the younger
1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
'Rosa' is a 1890 oil by Stephen Catterson Smith the younger, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
The painting depicts a woman with dark hair, adorned with a red flower on the right side of her head. She wears a dark red dress with a white collar, and her hands are clasped together in front of her. The background is dark, with some lighter areas that may be trees or foliage. The woman's face is turned slightly to the left, and her expression is serious. Her dark hair is pulled back, revealing her face and neck. The overall effect of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. The contrast between light and dark adds to the overall mood of the piece. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up chiaroscuro.
Stephen Catterson Smith the younger (1849–1912) was an artist, born in Dublin.
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