Portrait of Miss Mary Perkins by Thomas Eakins

Portrait of Miss Mary Perkins 1902

thomaseakins

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

lady

portrait art

watercolor

fine art portrait

"Portrait of Miss Mary Perkins" is a 1902 oil painting by American realist painter Thomas Eakins. The painting depicts Miss Mary Perkins, a young woman dressed in a dark coat and white lace collar. The composition is intimate and realistic, emphasizing the subject's face and gaze. Eakins was known for his precise and detailed depictions of human anatomy, which are evident in this portrait. This work showcases Eakins's mastery of portraiture, capturing not just Perkins' physical likeness, but also her inner life and personality.