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Portrait of Julia Ann Seabury, by William Sidney Mount, unspecified, 1846

Portrait of Julia Ann Seabury

William Sidney Mount

1846

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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Overview

Portrait of Julia Ann Seabury is a 1846 unspecified by William Sidney Mount, a American Folk Art work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?
William Sidney Mount
When & what style?
1846 · American Folk Art
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

The painting depicts a woman with long, dark hair pulled back and parted in the middle. She wears a white dress with lace trim around the neckline and a red shawl draped over her left shoulder. The background features a landscape with hills and trees, set against a warm, peach-colored sky. A notable detail is the woman's direct gaze at the viewer, which creates a sense of connection. Her expression is calm and serene, inviting the viewer to engage with the portrait. To learn more about the artist's style and techniques, explore the work of William Sidney Mount.

About the artist

Portrait of William Sidney Mount
Artist

William Sidney Mount

William Sidney Mount (November 26, 1807 – November 19, 1868) was a 19th-century American genre painter.

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