1923
unspecified
From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales
Portrait study of a lady is a 1923 unspecified by William Beckwith McInnes, a Impressionism work, held at Art Gallery of New South Wales.
This painting is a portrait of a lady, depicted from the waist up. She is wearing a white dress with a dark shawl draped over her left arm, which is resting on her lap. Her right hand is holding a long, thin object, possibly a necklace or a piece of jewelry. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The lady's face is turned slightly to her right, and her eyes are cast downward. Her hair is pulled back, revealing her forehead and eyebrows. The overall effect of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting adds depth and dimension to the subject's features, creating a sense of volume and texture. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
William Beckwith McInnes (18 May 1889 – 9 November 1939) was an Australian portrait painter, winner of the Archibald Prize seven times for his work.
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