Open full image Pin

Portrait of Miss Hoe

Julian Alden Weir

1889

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Miss Hoe is a 1889 ink by Julian Alden Weir, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Julian Alden Weir
When & what style?: 1889 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman standing in front of a chair, wearing a long white dress and a hat. She is holding her hat with her right hand, and her left arm is raised behind her head. The background is light, with some darker shapes that might be trees or a room. The woman's face is turned slightly to her right, and her eyes seem to be looking at something in the distance. Her dress is long and flowing, with a dark belt around her waist. The chair behind her is dark and has a high back. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who focused on everyday life and landscapes, like those associated with the Impressionism movement.