The artwork, titled “Portrait of Susan MacDowell Eakins,” was created by Thomas Eakins in 1899. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Realism art movement and measures 16.12 by 20.12 centimeters. It falls under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork portrays a woman with a thoughtful expression, capturing the richness and depth characteristic of the Realist movement. The subject, rendered with detailed attention to the subtleties of light and shadow, is depicted with a solemn and introspective demeanor. Her hair is styled simply, and her attire is dark and understated, drawing the viewer’s focus to the finely detailed features of her face. The background is largely dark, which further accentuates the subject’s visage, allowing the emotional depth and realism of the portrait to emerge vividly. The skillful use of light enhances the texture and contours of her skin, adding to the sense of lifelike presence that Thomas Eakins masterfully achieves in this intimate portrait.
