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Portrait of Nancy Oswald Smith, seated half length, in a Red fur-lined coat
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Portrait of Nancy Oswald Smith, seated half length, in a Red fur-lined coat
657714 Portrait of Nancy Oswald Smith, seated half length, in a Red fur-lined coat, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Nancy Oswald Smith, seated half length, in a Red fur-lined coat. Sir William Orpen (1878-1931). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1915. 38 1/4 x 34 1/4in); Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright
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012012upload 1915 20th Century Painting Artist Irish Aversion Background Black Background Black Color Black Colour Blond Blonde Blonde Hair Blue Eyes Downcast Eye Colour Facial Feature Fair Fair Haired Fur Lined Good Posture Ground Heartbroken Irish Artist Looking Away Melancholia Melancholy Modern Traditional British Negative Concept Orpen Outer Garment Sir William Orpen William Orpen Woman Alone Ethnic Origin Hair Style Portrait Style Portraiture Sadness Young Woman
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Portrait of Nancy Oswald Smith, seated half length, in a Red fur-lined coat". This portrait by Sir William Orpen captures the essence of melancholia and heartbreak. Nancy Oswald Smith, depicted here in a striking red fur-lined coat, gazes away from the viewer with sadness in her blue eyes. The artist's masterful use of oil on canvas brings out the depth of emotion that permeates this piece. The background is kept simple with a black color, allowing the focus to remain solely on Nancy and her state of mind. Her fair hair cascades down her shoulders in an elegant hairstyle, adding to the overall poignancy of the image. Seated alone and deep in thought, Nancy exudes an air of solitude and introspection. The posture she assumes speaks volumes about her inner turmoil. It is as if she carries the weight of sorrow upon her shoulders. Orpen's attention to detail is evident not only in his portrayal of Nancy but also in his choice of clothing for her. The red fur-lined coat symbolizes both warmth and vulnerability simultaneously. This early 20th-century portrait serves as a testament to Orpen's skill as an Irish artist. His ability to capture human emotions through brushstrokes is truly remarkable. As we gaze at this powerful image, we are reminded that even amidst darkness and despair, there exists beauty worth appreciating.
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