Eleanor Hardy Bunker 1890

"Eleanor Hardy Bunker" is a portrait painting by American artist Dennis Miller Bunker, created in 1890, the year of his death. The painting, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts his wife, Eleanor, with a delicate beauty enhanced by the use of soft, natural light. This intimate portrait captures a moment of quiet contemplation, showcasing Bunker’s talent for realism and his ability to evoke emotion through subtle brushstrokes. The dark background further emphasizes the subject’s refined features.