The artwork, titled “Portrait of Mrs Harold Wilson,” was created by John Singer Sargent in 1897. It is an oil-on-canvas painting, rendered in the style of Realism, and it belongs to the genre of portraiture. Measuring 152.5 x 96.5 cm, the artwork is currently housed at the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan.
This poignant portrait captures a poised woman seated in an ornate chair, exuding elegance and confidence. Sargent’s masterful brushstrokes expertly articulate the textures of her luxurious attire, emphasizing the fur collar and the voluminous folds of her dark dress. The subtle play of light and shadow imbues the scene with a sense of depth, highlighting her serene facial expression. The restrained color palette, dominated by dark tones and accented with soft whites and delicate reds, further enhances the painting’s dignified and sophisticated atmosphere. The composition and meticulous attention to detail reflect Sargent’s skill in conveying personality and status through portraiture.
