Mrs. W. Russell Shepherd

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Mrs. W. Russell Shepherd

A portrait watercolour painting of a young woman, identified as Mrs. W. Russell Shepherd, casually seated on a low surface, wearing a stripe patterned dress. Date: circa 1921

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Bess Casually Identified Norriss Patterned Russell Shepherd Stripe Surface Tait 1921 1922 January Volume

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Mrs. W. Russell Shepherd: A Charming Portrait in Watercolour from the Early 1920s This exquisite watercolour painting captures the youthful beauty and elegance of Mrs. W. Russell Shepherd, a woman of refined charm and grace. Dressed in a stylish stripe-patterned dress, she sits casually on a low surface, her posture relaxed and poised. The painting, executed with great skill and sensitivity, showcases the artist's mastery of the medium, with the delicate interplay of light and shadow adding depth and texture to the image. The portrait was published in the January 1922 issue of Volume 15 of "Bess Norriss Tait's Magazine," a popular women's publication of the time. The magazine, which featured a wide range of articles on fashion, beauty, literature, and social issues, was known for its high-quality illustrations and photographs. This painting, which graced its pages, would have been admired by the magazine's readership for its artistic merit and the allure of its subject. Mrs. W. Russell Shepherd, with her timeless beauty and effortless style, continues to captivate viewers over ninety years after this portrait was created. The painting serves as a reminder of the enduring appeal of watercolour as an art form and the power of a well-executed portrait to transport us to another time and place.

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