Mrs Huxley (c.1927 – 1928) by John Collier

Mrs Huxley - John Collier - c.1927 - 1928

Artwork Information

TitleMrs Huxley
ArtistJohn Collier
Datec.1927 - 1928
Mediumoil
Art MovementRealism
Current LocationTate Modern, London, UK

About Mrs Huxley

The artwork titled “Mrs Huxley,” created by John Collier around 1927-1928, is an oil painting belonging to the Realism movement and falls under the portrait genre. This particular piece is housed at Tate Modern in London, UK.

The artwork presents a detailed and finely executed portrait of an elderly woman, Henrietta Anne Huxley, who is dressed in traditional attire. She is positioned against a wooden panel background that emphasizes her dignified yet austere presence. The artwork captures the precise facial features, expressive eyes, and dignified posture of the subject, rendering a lifelike representation. Collier’s meticulous brushwork and use of light and shadow emphasize the subject’s character and the realism for which the artist is renowned. The overall tone of the portrait is solemn and reflective, with a focus on authenticity and intricate detail, characteristic of the Realism movement.

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