Portrait of Mrs Senior 1899

"Portrait of Mrs Senior" is a 1899 oil painting by James Jebusa Shannon, a celebrated British portrait artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Shannon's masterful use of light and shadow, along with a loose brushstroke, gives the portrait a sense of intimacy and realism. The sitter, Mrs Senior, is depicted in a relaxed pose, holding a book, creating a sense of quiet contemplation. Shannon's works are renowned for their sensitivity and psychological depth, making them compelling examples of the portraiture genre.