The artwork, titled “Woman in a Shawl,” was created by Edward Robert Hughes and belongs to the Romanticism art movement. It is classified as a portrait, sketch, and study, meticulously depicting a woman draped in a shawl. The gentle and delicate strokes characteristic of Hughes’s style are evident in this piece.
The artwork portrays a serene woman, her face partially turned away, creating a peaceful and introspective mood. Her shawl is rendered in soft, almost ethereal lines, which blend seamlessly with the background, imparting a sense of calm and simplicity. The artist employs a subtle color palette, focusing on shades of white and gentle pinks to highlight the woman’s tranquil expression, thereby emphasizing the Romantic ideal of beauty and gentle emotion. The signature of Edward Robert Hughes is visible, authenticating the artwork as his creation.
