The artwork titled “Mary of Connemara” was created by the artist Robert Henri in the year 1913. This piece is classified under the American Realism art movement and falls within the portrait genre.
The artwork depicts a young woman with long, flowing hair seated against a subdued, almost indistinct background, which contrasts sharply with her vividly rendered face and attire. She gazes directly at the viewer with an expression that combines both intensity and serenity. Her attire, consisting of a red blouse and a dark skirt, is rendered in rich, deep hues that further enhance her prominent position within the composition. The contrast between the dark, undefined background and the brilliance of her clothing and face draws the viewer’s attention unequivocally to her form, highlighting the artist’s skill in realist portraiture.