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Madame Laborde, the Prima Donna, by Winslow Homer, 1859

Madame Laborde, the Prima Donna

Winslow Homer

1859

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Madame Laborde, the Prima Donna is a 1859 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Winslow Homer
When & what style?
1859 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a woman, likely a performer, dressed in 19th-century attire. She wears a dark dress with a white collar and has her hair pulled back. Her hands are clasped together in front of her. The subject's gaze is directed at the viewer, and her expression is serious. The background of the painting is a muted color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Winslow Homer, an American painter known for his work in Impressionism and Realism.

About the artist

Portrait of Winslow Homer
Artist

Winslow Homer

Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.

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