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Portrait of Mrs Whelan, c. 1912-3 (oil on board)
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Portrait of Mrs Whelan, c. 1912-3 (oil on board)
1197170 Portrait of Mrs Whelan, c. 1912-3 (oil on board) by Gilman, Harold (1876-1919); 38x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23690452
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1912 1913 20th Century Painting Aversion Background Behaviour Blouse Brown Hair Brunette Bust Length Camden Town Group Contemplate Contemplating Contemplation Dark Hair Downcast English Art English Artist Exhausted Exhaustion Fatigue Green Background Ground Hair Back Hair Style Heartbroken Looking Away Mature Mature Adult Mature Woman Mature Women Maturity Melancholia Melancholy Middle Aged Modern Traditional British Negative Concept Oil On Board Pensive Quarter Length Seating Sleepy Solemn Somnolance Somnolence Temperament Thought Tired Tired Out Tiredness Turning Away Weary Woman Alone Yellow Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Gilman Harold Gilman Interior Decoration Portrait Style Portraiture Sadness Thinking
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of Mrs Whelan" captures the essence of a woman in contemplation during the early 20th century. Painted by British artist Harold Gilman, this oil on board masterpiece measures 38x32 cm and is now part of a private collection. The subject, Mrs Whelan, is depicted in a quarter-length view with her head and shoulders against a vibrant green background. Her brown hair cascades down her back, framing her pensive face. With an air of melancholy and fatigue evident in her expression, she gazes away from the viewer as if lost in deep thought. Dressed in a tired blouse that reflects the fashion trends of the time, Mrs Whelan exudes an aura of solemnity and sadness. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every strand of hair and fold in her garment has been meticulously rendered. Gilman was associated with the Camden Town Group - a collective known for their modern traditional British art style. In this portrait, he skillfully captures not only Mrs Whelan's physical appearance but also conveys emotions such as heartbreak and weariness. As we contemplate this intimate portrayal frozen in time over a century ago, we are reminded of the universal human experience: moments when one feels burdened by life's challenges or overwhelmed by introspection. This artwork serves as both an aesthetic delight and an invitation to reflect on our own thoughts and emotions.
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