The artwork, titled “Maybelle,” was created by Thomas Eakins in 1898. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Realism art movement and is classified as a portrait.
The artwork portrays a woman with a solemn and contemplative expression. She is depicted with a direct and intense gaze, which is slightly offset from the viewer, contributing to a sense of introspection. Her dark hair is styled neatly, and she is shown wearing a dark garment that reveals her bare shoulders, drawing attention to her facial features and upper torso. The background is rendered in muted tones, allowing the subject to remain the primary focus of the composition. Eakins’ meticulous brushwork and attention to detail highlight not only the physical characteristics of the subject but also hint at the depth of her inner life, embodying the principles of the Realism movement.
