Mrs. Cunningham, Boston Museum
1859
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1859
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Mrs. Cunningham, Boston Museum is a 1859 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a woman with dark hair, wearing a shawl with fringe and a brooch. She is shown from the chest up, facing forward. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the mid-19th century. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the subject's face and clothing. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, look up 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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