“Olivia Peyton Murray Cutting Wife of William Bayard” is an oil painting created by Alexandre Cabanel in 1887. The artwork is a part of the Academicism movement and falls under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork depicts a refined and elegantly poised woman seated on a plush, red couch, which is adorned with luxurious, embroidered cushions. She is dressed in a sumptuous pink gown with a delicate, sheer fabric overlay on the shoulders and neckline. The woman holds an ornate fan in her lap and wears a subtle, yet exquisite necklace that further enhances her graceful appearance. The background of the artwork is dark, which brings forth the luminance of the woman’s attire and her serene expression. Cabanel’s precise brushwork and meticulous attention to detail embody the academic principles of beauty and technical prowess, highlighting the dignified stature of the subject.
