M. Carey Thomas 1899

johnsingersargent

Bryn Mawr College, Lower Merion Township, PA, US

portrait

character pose

wedding photograph

black

famous-people

dark silhouette

black colour

edgy portrait

black background

female-portraits

portrait character photography

black face

celebrity portrait

"M. Carey Thomas" is an oil painting by American artist John Singer Sargent, completed in 1899. It depicts the influential educator M. Carey Thomas, the first president of Bryn Mawr College, in a realistic and formal portrait style. The painting captures Thomas's intelligence and determination, showcasing her significant contributions to education. Sargent's masterful use of light and shadow, characteristic of his work, creates a sense of depth and highlights Thomas's striking features, making her presence commanding within the dark background. The painting is currently located at Bryn Mawr College in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, US.