The artwork, “Mrs. Henry White (Margaret Daisy Stuyvesant Rutherford),” was painted by the artist John Singer Sargent in the year 1883. Created using oil on canvas, this piece is a part of the Realism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 221 by 139.7 centimeters, and it belongs to the genre of portraiture.
In the artwork, the subject, Mrs. Henry White, is portrayed in a stately manner, standing in a richly adorned interior against a muted backdrop. She is attired in a luxurious white gown with elaborate detailing and holds a fan in her right hand. Her poised and elegant demeanor is enhanced by the artist’s meticulous attention to the texture and play of light on the satin fabric of her dress, resulting in a lifelike and sophisticated representation. The interplay of soft and warm tones in the background complements the refined aesthetic of the portrait, making it a quintessential example of Sargent’s masterful technique and artistry.
