The artwork titled “Portrait of Mrs. Hubbard (sketch)” is a portrait created by the artist Thomas Eakins using oil on canvas. It belongs to the Realism movement and measures 30.48 x 24.13 cm. Currently, it resides in a private collection.
The artwork captures a seated woman, presumably Mrs. Hubbard, rendered in a contemplative pose. The piece exhibits the characteristic elements of Realism through its faithful representation of the subject’s features and attire. The woman is portrayed wearing a dark dress with a lighter shawl draped around her shoulders. Through the use of light and shadow, Eakins skillfully highlights the woman’s form and the textures of the fabrics, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The background is kept subdued, allowing focus to remain on the figure, thus emphasizing the artist’s intent to portray the subject in an honest and straightforward manner.
