The artwork, titled “Portrait of Mrs. Ernest G. Raphael, nee Florence Cecilia Sassoon,” was created by the esteemed artist John Singer Sargent in 1905. Rendered in oil on canvas, the piece embodies the Realism art movement and measures 163.83 x 114.3 cm. The artwork is classified within the portrait genre.
In the portrait, the subject, Mrs. Ernest G. Raphael (formerly Florence Cecilia Sassoon), sits poised and dignified, exuding an air of refined elegance. She is adorned in a dark, stylish dress that elegantly contrasts with her fair complexion. Her attire is complemented by an opulent necklace that enhances her gracefulness. Seated in an ornately designed chair with intricate golden embellishments, she holds a fan delicately in her hands. The background is subtly painted, ensuring the focus remains on the dignified figure of Mrs. Raphael. Sargent’s mastery in capturing the fine details and textures, from the sumptuous fabric of the dress to the ethereal quality of the pearls, exemplifies his skill and contributes to the realism and grandeur of the portrait.
