Artwork
An Art Student of Paris
An Art Student of Paris is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The classification as a miniature suggests an intimate scale intended for close viewing, focusing attention on the identity and profession of the sitter.
The work depicts an art student located in Paris, as indicated by its title. Created in 1900, the piece is classified as a portrait miniature. The subject matter centres on the figure of an individual engaged in artistic study within the French capital.
The classification as a miniature suggests an intimate scale intended for close viewing, focusing attention on the identity and profession of the sitter.
Technique & Style
The work is a painting classified as a portrait miniature, executed in 1900. The Cleveland Museum of Art attributes the piece to Martha S. Baker, an American artist active between 1871 and 1911. As a miniature, the work employs a small-scale format typical of the genre, likely utilising fine brushwork suited to intimate portraiture.
No further details regarding the specific medium, support material, or current physical condition are provided in the available records.
History & Provenance
The work is dated 1900 and is attributed by the Cleveland Museum of Art to Martha S. Baker (American, 1871–1911). It bears the accession number 1915.141. No further details about its commission, earlier ownership, or provenance are provided in the available records. The painting is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland, Ohio.
Context
An Art Student of Paris is a portrait miniature dated 1900, attributed to Martha S. Baker, and housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art. It is classified as a miniature depicting an individual engaged in artistic study in Paris, reflecting the popularity of miniature formats among American artists working around the turn of the century.
Overview
This painting, titled An Art Student of Paris, presents a portrait of a woman whose identity, along with that of the artist, remains unknown. The subject is depicted with dark hair, styled with a central parting and drawn back from her face. Her gaze is directed towards the viewer, while her head is subtly angled to the right. A muted, creamy white tone forms the background, contributing to the work's restrained atmosphere.
Artist & collection
