The artwork, titled “Mrs. Charles Pelham Curtis,” is a portrait painted by John Singer Sargent in 1903. Executed in oil on canvas, the piece is characteristic of the Realism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 152.2 by 76.2 centimeters.
The artwork features a full-length portrait of a woman standing beside an elaborately carved, dark wooden chair. The woman is adorned in a flowing, ethereal gown with delicate, translucent sleeves and a hint of blue ribbon detail. A turquoise pendant hangs gracefully around her neck. Her expression is composed and poised, her dark hair elegantly styled and adorned with a blue ribbon. The background is kept in dark tones, emphasizing the subject’s dignified presence and the intricate detailing of her attire.
