Portrait of Frances C. Houston c. 1880s

Thomas Wilmer Dewing's "Portrait of Frances C. Houston," painted circa the 1880s, captures the subject with a soft, almost ethereal quality. The sitter's delicate features, framed by a dramatic white collar, are rendered with meticulous detail, showcasing Dewing's mastery of tonal painting. The subdued palette and focus on subtle variations in light and shadow evoke a sense of intimacy and tranquility, typical of Dewing's later style. This portrait exemplifies the artist's transition from Impressionism to a more refined, introspective aesthetic.