Portrait of Mrs. Arthur Bond Cecil 1925

"Portrait of Mrs. Arthur Bond Cecil" (1925) is a painting by American realist artist Robert Henri. The portrait depicts Mrs. Cecil in a striking black dress, seated against a dark background, with a hint of a rose held in her hand. The muted colors and the realistic depiction of the subject are characteristic of Henri's style, which sought to portray everyday people with honesty and directness. This portrait is an example of Henri’s shift towards more formal portraiture during his later years.