The artwork titled “Mother (Portrait of Annie Williams Gandy)” was created by Thomas Eakins circa 1903. This portrait, rendered in oil on canvas, exemplifies the Realism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 50.8 x 61 cm.
The artwork depicts a reserved and introspective character, captured with exceptional realism typical of Thomas Eakins’ meticulous technique. The sitter’s face is highlighted with gentle illumination against a dark, subdued background, lending depth and intensity to her expression. Her hair is parted in the middle and falls in braids over her shoulders, her attire simple and unadorned. Eakins masterfully employs light and shadow to convey the contours and subtleties of her features, emphasizing a sense of solemnity and dignity. The artist’s commitment to realism is evident in the detailed rendering of textures and the lifelike depiction of the subject’s facial expression, offering a glimpse into her inner world.
