“Portrait of Miss Dorothy Vickers” is an oil painting on canvas created by John Singer Sargent around the year 1884. The artwork, belonging to the Realism art movement, serves as a portrait genre piece, featuring dimensions of 45.72 x 38.1 cm. Currently, it resides in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a young girl, Dorothy Vickers, rendered with precise detail and lifelike representation, characteristic of Realism. Her face is portrayed with a soft, captivating expression, framed by her dark, wavy hair. A vibrant red ribbon adorns her hair, drawing the viewer’s eye and adding a focal point of color to the otherwise muted palette. Dorothy’s attire is also intricately painted, with a refined white dress accented by red cross-stitching, showcasing Sargent’s skill in depicting textures and materials. The background remains deliberately understated, allowing the viewer’s focus to remain on the subject’s delicate features and the artist’s meticulous attention to detail.