A Study

1901

James Wells Champney

Associated Names
James Wells Champney

Artist, American, 1843 - 1903

The image portrays the upper portion of a woman's body in profile. She faces to the right, displaying her shoulders, neck, and head. Her hair is styled in an updo secured with a ribbon or band. The woman has a gentle expression, with prominent features like her nose and lips. She is not wearing any clothing, bringing focus to her neck, shoulders, and hair. The background is neutral, and the composition is enclosed within a circular frame. The portrait is mounted on a matte board with a signature in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure in red on chine collé mounted on white paper and on gray wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    image (diameter): 11.3 x 11.3 cm (4 7/16 x 4 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 13.6 x 12.7 cm (5 3/8 x 5 in.)
    mount: 28.5 x 19.5 cm (11 1/4 x 7 11/16 in.)
    mount: 38.1 x 28 cm (15 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.120.39

  • Series Title

    American Pictorial Photography, Series Two

Associated Artworks

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The image depicts a person from the waist up, seated upright and facing the camera. The individual has dark, wavy hair and wears an ornate hat with feathers and flowers. They have a high-collared blouse with a white scarf, and a patterned jacket with stars. The background is plain and dark.

Portrait of Miss Jones

Frank Eugene

1901

This is a photograph of a green book cover with an embossed emblem. The cover is a textured green fabric material with an emblem embossed in a darker shade at the center featuring the words "The Camera Club" along with an illustration, and the words "New York" below it. There's a darker stain in the lower-left section, and a ribbon-like closure mechanism visible on the right edge. The fabric shows wear and minor imperfections.

American Pictorial Photography, Series Two

Various Artists

1901

The image shows a black and white photograph of a person's head and shoulders in profile. The person has defined facial features, a straight nose, and closed lips. The hair is medium length and framing the face. The individual is wearing a garment with a textured collar around the neck. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is dark, contrasting with the illuminated profile. The photograph is mounted on light brown paper with a signature in the bottom right corner.

Lady of Charlotte

Frank Eugene

1901

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

On mount, lower left in graphite: 16; on bottom mount, lower right in graphite: J Wells Champney

Wikidata ID

Q64155569

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