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Portrait of the artist's first wife, née Ellen Cobden, by Walter Sickert, unspecified, 1897

Portrait of the artist's first wife, née Ellen Cobden

Walter Sickert

1897

unspecified

From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales

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Overview

Portrait of the artist's first wife, née Ellen Cobden is a 1897 unspecified by Walter Sickert, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Who painted this?
Walter Sickert
When & what style?
1897 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Art Gallery of New South Wales

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a woman. She is shown from the chest up, facing slightly to her left. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a dark dress with a high neckline. The background is dark and indistinct. The woman's face is the main focus of the painting. Her features are softly rendered, and her expression is calm and introspective. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Walter Sickert.

About the artist

Portrait of Walter Sickert
Artist

Walter Sickert

Walter Richard Sickert (31 May 1860 – 22 January 1942) was a German-born British painter and printmaker who was a member of the Camden Town Group of Post-Impressionist artists in early 20th-century London.

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