The artwork, titled “Clementina Austruther Thompson,” was created by the artist John Singer Sargent in 1889. Rendered in oil on canvas, it belongs to the Realism art movement and measures 106.7 by 74 centimeters. This portrait is currently held in a private collection.
In the artwork, the subject stands confidently, gazing directly ahead with a composed expression. She is depicted wearing a dark cloak and gripping its edges with both hands. Beneath the cloak, she is dressed in a light blue shirt paired with a necktie and a high-waisted dark skirt cinched with a belt, exuding an air of strength and poise. A light hat adorns her head, contrasting subtly with her dark attire. The background, rendered in sombre tones, emphasizes the subject’s presence and fortitude. The piece showcases John Singer Sargent’s profound ability to capture both the physical appearance and the inner essence of his subjects, adhering to the principles of Realism with meticulous detail and emotional depth.
