I was at the Tate Britain the other day and saw this wonderful portrait of Margaret Sweeney, the Duchess of Argyll. It was painted by Gerald Brockhurst 1890 – 1978.
As I looked at it, I was mesmerised by her gaze. To me her eyes communicate engagement, but also a kind of detachment and distance, as if she is assessing you and trying to grasp something of your character. It is a connected gaze, but cautious and discerning. Just an outstanding portrait.
Categories: Art, Perceptions, Photography
Tags: Art, Margaret Sweeney Duchess of Argyll, painting, portraits, Tate Britain
That looks almost like a photograph, Don. How do painters capture that subtlety? Amazing.
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It is amazing LuAnne.The detail of the embroidery around her neck is also quite exquisite. It looks so real.
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I am taking a drawing class and even just with pencil I am challenged to capture the shadows, the dimensions… So this painting really struck me. Thanks for sharing.
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Glad it was helpful, LuAnne. Enjoy the class.
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