The artwork entitled “Portrait of Miss Leora Dryer in Riding Costume” was created by the artist Robert Henri in the year 1902. It belongs to the art movement known as American Realism and is categorized under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork portrays a young woman, Miss Leora Dryer, attired in an elegant riding costume that conveys both sophistication and a sense of readiness for equestrian activity. Her costume includes a dark riding coat, white shirt, and tie, with a black hat delicately perched atop her head. She is depicted holding a riding crop, and her gloved hand adds to the depiction of refinement and preparedness. The background is subtly shadowed, which emphasizes her poised and composed demeanor. The dimly lit setting enhances her figure, casting an aura of somber elegance and drawing attention to her confident expression.