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Portrait Sketch of Miss Palmer, 1908 (charcoal, pastel and washes on paper)
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Portrait Sketch of Miss Palmer, 1908 (charcoal, pastel and washes on paper)
985428 Portrait Sketch of Miss Palmer, 1908 (charcoal, pastel and washes on paper) by Nourse, Elizabeth (1859-1938); 61x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait Sketch of Miss Palmer. Elizabeth Nourse (1859-1938). Charcoal, pastel and washes on paper. Painted in 1908. 61 x 44.5cm.); Photo © Christies Images
Media ID 25145892
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1908 American Artist American Painting Artist American Behaviour Charcoal Direct Gaze Downcast Female Garment Fitting Heartbroken Looking At Camera Melancholia Melancholy Mirror Mounted On Paper Negative Concept On Paper Pastel Pastel Drawing Reflected Reflection Seating Solemn Temperament Wash Elizabeth Nourse Ethnic Origin Headwear Interior Decoration Nourse Portrait Style Portraiture Sadness
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This portrait sketch, titled "Portrait Sketch of Miss Palmer, 1908" showcases the immense talent and skill of American artist Elizabeth Nourse. Created using charcoal, pastel, and washes on paper, this piece exudes a sense of melancholia and sadness. The subject, Miss Palmer, is depicted in a solemn manner with a downcast gaze. Her reflection in the mirror adds depth to the composition while emphasizing her introspective nature. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every stroke of charcoal and pastel that brings out the texture of Miss Palmer's clothing and headwear. Nourse masterfully captures not only Miss Palmer's physical appearance but also her emotional state. The heartbroken expression on her face conveys a profound sense of sorrow and reflects the negative concept portrayed throughout the artwork. The use of soft pastels adds an ethereal quality to the portrait while enhancing its overall elegance. Nourse's choice to mount it on paper further emphasizes its delicate nature. As we observe this early 20th-century masterpiece by Elizabeth Nourse, we are transported back in time to witness a moment frozen forever through art. This intimate portrayal invites us into Miss Palmer's world as she sits alone in contemplation. "Portrait Sketch of Miss Palmer" serves as a testament to Nourse's exceptional talent as an American artist who expertly captured human emotion through her work.
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