Edwin Arlington Robinson 1916

"Edwin Arlington Robinson" is an oil on canvas portrait painted by Lilla Cabot Perry in 1916. The portrait depicts the prominent American poet Edwin Arlington Robinson seated in a formal pose, wearing a dark suit and a tie. The painting's realistic style and subtle use of light and shadow contribute to the work's sense of intimacy and realism, characteristic of Perry's portraiture. It was during this period that Perry emerged as a significant American portraitist, known for her masterful depiction of individuals and their unique personalities.