Studies of an Elderly Woman

c. 1870-1890

Enoch Wood Perry, Jr.

Associated Names
Enoch Wood Perry, Jr.

Artist, American, 1831 - 1915

The image shows multiple sketches of a person's head and upper body in various positions, focusing on profile and three-quarter views. The sketches depict the individual's head, neck, and shoulders, with one detailed drawing of a hand resting on a surface. The facial features are shaded, emphasizing prominent cheekbones and a nose. The hair is thin and combed back, suggesting maturity. The clothing hinted at is simple, and the background is plain, with the sketches positioned on neutral-toned paper. There are no visible jewelry or objects, apart from the resting hand.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

J. William Middendorf, II, McLean, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1977; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1978

  • Selections from the Gift of J. Williams Middendorf, II, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1978, no. 31

Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 63, no. 414.

Wikidata ID

Q64559524

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