The artwork, titled “Mrs. Thomas Lincoln Manson Jr (Mary Groot),” was created by the artist John Singer Sargent in the year 1890. Executed in oil on canvas, it belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the portrait genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 142.4 cm in height and 112.4 cm in width.
In the artwork, the subject, Mrs. Thomas Lincoln Manson Jr., also known as Mary Groot, is depicted seated against a dark, understated background that accentuates her poised and elegant demeanor. She is dressed in a rich, dark gown with ornamentation, which contrasts strikingly with the lighter tones of the sofa on her right. Her right arm is gracefully extended along the edge of the sofa, while her left arm rests gently on her lap. Her expression is calm and composed, reflecting a sense of nobility and refinement. The meticulous rendering of textures and fabrics, as well as the subtle play of light and shadow, showcases John Singer Sargent’s masterful technique in capturing both the physical likeness and the character of the subject.