A Lady in Black (aka The Red Shawl) by William Merritt Chase

A Lady in Black (aka The Red Shawl) 1883

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portrait

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acrylic

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painted

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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spray can art

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underpainting

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pastel chalk drawing

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painting painterly

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lady

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female-portraits

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mixed media

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watercolor

"A Lady in Black" (also known as "The Red Shawl"), painted in 1883 by American artist William Merritt Chase (1849-1916), is a striking portrait of a seated woman in a black dress and hat. The woman's face is partially obscured, adding to the mystery of the painting. The bold use of black and the contrasting red of the shawl create a dramatic and elegant composition, a hallmark of Chase's style. The looseness of the brushstrokes and the use of watercolor evoke a sense of spontaneity and immediacy, reflecting the Impressionist movement that was popular at the time.

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