Portrait of Mrs. Zimmerman 1943

"Portrait of Mrs. Zimmerman" (1943) is a realist oil painting by Canadian artist Prudence Heward. The portrait features a young woman with blonde hair, dressed in a white top and a plaid skirt, sitting in a green chair. The background is a muted green, with hints of brown and white. Heward's portraiture captures the sitter's gaze and expression, emphasizing realism and a sense of quiet contemplation. The painting showcases Heward's mastery of capturing subtle nuances of light and color, creating a realistic and intimate portrayal of her subject.