Portrait of Mrs. Francis Stanton Blake 1908

"Portrait of Mrs. Francis Stanton Blake" is a 1908 oil painting by American artist Julius LeBlanc Stewart. The painting depicts Mrs. Blake standing in a fashionable gown, holding a large feathered fan. The portrait is painted in a realistic style with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and the background. The subdued color palette and elegant composition convey the sense of refinement and sophistication associated with the upper class during the Edwardian era. Stewart's portraiture work is known for its naturalism and sensitivity, making it a valuable example of early 20th-century American portraiture.