Artwork Info: Portrait of an Artist in Her Studio

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Portrait of an Artist in Her Studio

Neoclassicism
1790
70.0 x 76.0 cm
Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University

Unidentified Artist, Harper's Weekly (? – ?)

As a versatile contributor to Harper's Weekly, this anonymous artist captured the essence of American life through evocative illustrations and historical scenes, inviting you to discover the hidden stories within their work.

Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University (New Brunswick, United States of America)

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Most likely a self-portrait, this painting is part of a long tradition of artists presenting themselves in an idealized version of their studios. The artist presents herself as an elegant figure, seated on an upholstered chair in a fancy dress, working in a neatly ordered studio. An equally elegant young man (who may be her son) stands behind her, looking at the portrait in progress on the easel. Details like the dog playing in the studio and the exquisitely rendered lace and satin of the artist