Beatrice

1899

Mathilde Weil

Associated Names
Mathilde Weil

Artist, American, 1872 - 1942

The image depicts a sepia-toned portrait of a woman, capturing her head and upper torso. She is slightly angled to the side, looking towards the camera with a serene expression. Her hair is styled upwards, and she is wearing a gown with a low neckline that covers her shoulders. There are no visible accessories or objects in the image. The background is plain and sepia-toned, adding to the vintage aesthetic.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure in sepia on chine collé mounted on cream wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    image: 16.7 x 9 cm (6 9/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 18.8 x 10.4 cm (7 3/8 x 4 1/8 in.)
    mount: 37.8 x 27.8 cm (14 7/8 x 10 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.120.26

  • Series Title

    American Pictorial Photography, Series I

Associated Artworks

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Beauty is Truth--Truth Beauty

F. Holland Day

1899

American Pictorial Photography, Series I

Various Artists

1899

The image shows a canal lined with buildings on both sides. A stone bridge spans the canal in the distance. There is mist in the air, creating a soft atmosphere. Gondolas are moored near the canal's edge, with their reflections visible in the water. The buildings in the background have intricate facades. The image is in a monochromatic palette of grays, blacks, and whites.

Reflections--Venice

Alfred Stieglitz

1899

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2023

  • Etched by Light: Photogravures from the Collection, 1840 – 1940, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2023 - 2024

Wikidata ID

Q64157841

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