“The Concert Singer,” created by Thomas Eakins between 1890 and 1892, is an oil painting on canvas, representative of the Realism art movement. This portrait, measuring 37.79 by 190.81 centimeters, is currently housed in the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
The artwork depicts a female figure standing in a poised and dignified manner, dressed in an elegant pink gown adorned with intricate lace and embellishments. Her expression is intense and focused, suggesting she is in the midst of a performance. A green palm frond appears to the left of the composition, adding a touch of liveliness against the otherwise muted background. On the floor beside her are scattered flowers, which likely symbolize appreciation and adoration from the audience. The conductor’s hand holding a baton is depicted on the bottom left, guiding the viewer’s eye towards the singer. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail and realistic rendering of the textures in both the dress and skin evoke a sense of immediacy and presence, characteristic of Eakins’ mastery and devotion to the Realist tradition.
