The Mackerel Shawl 1910

"The Mackerel Shawl" is a 1910 painting by Algernon Talmage that depicts a woman in a long white dress and a shawl, looking into a mirror. The shawl has a distinctive pattern, seemingly referencing the scales of a fish. The painting, likely a portrait of a specific woman, focuses on the subject's posture and the intricate detail of her clothing, demonstrating the artist's interest in capturing the elegance and beauty of his subjects. The composition, with the woman standing in front of a mirror, invites a reflection on the nature of self-perception.