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Portrait of Mrs Wheeler, Bust Length, (pencil and red chalk)
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Portrait of Mrs Wheeler, Bust Length, (pencil and red chalk)
659798 Portrait of Mrs Wheeler, Bust Length, (pencil and red chalk) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); 26.7x19.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Mrs Wheeler, Bust Length. Henry Holiday (1839-1927). Pencil and red chalk. 26.7 x 19.7cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23011346
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072012upload Aversion Black Hair British Art Bust Length Chalk Collar Dark Hair Hair Style Hair Up Holiday Longing Looking Away Memories Memory Neckwear Nostalgia Nostalgic Pencil Pencil Drawing Quarter Length Red Chalk Reminiscence Victorian Pictures Wistful Woman Alone 19th Century Painting Artist British British Artist Henry Holiday Portrait Style Portraiture Young Woman
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This black and white portrait print, titled "Portrait of Mrs Wheeler, Bust Length" by Henry Holiday, evokes a sense of nostalgia and wistfulness. The artist skillfully captures the essence of Mrs Wheeler through his meticulous pencil and red chalk technique. The subject, a young woman with dark hair elegantly styled up, gazes away from the viewer with an air of aversion. Her quarter-length pose showcases her delicate features and Victorian attire, including a high collar that adds to the overall elegance of the composition. Holiday's attention to detail is evident in every stroke as he brings out the texture of her clothing and intricately renders each strand of her hair. This early 20th-century artwork transports us back in time, allowing us to glimpse into the memories and reminiscences held within this woman's gaze. With its fine art quality and European artistic flair, this portrait speaks volumes about British portraiture during this era. It serves as a poignant reminder that even though times may have changed since it was created over a century ago, human emotions such as longing and introspection remain timeless. This print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate Henry Holiday's talent while also immersing themselves in the beauty and complexity of one woman's story frozen in time.
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