The artwork, titled “Portrait of Frances Mary Vickers,” is an oil painting on canvas created by John Singer Sargent around the year 1884. This piece, notable for its adherence to the Realism movement, features dimensions of 59.69 x 48.26 cm and belongs to the portrait genre.
In the artwork, the subject, Frances Mary Vickers, is depicted with a refined grace and subtlety that is characteristic of Sargent’s portraiture. The background is dark, drawing attention to her serene expression and understated elegance. Her hair is neatly pulled back, and she wears a simple yet stylish dress adorned with a delicate lace collar and fine jewelry around her neck, highlighting her upper-class status. The artist’s use of light and shadow adds depth to her features, creating a lifelike representation. This meticulous attention to detail and the overall composition reflect the Realist focus on portraying subjects with truthful accuracy and depth.