With Pride Upon Her Brow c. 1878

"With Pride Upon Her Brow" is a drawing by American artist Edwin Austin Abbey, created around 1878. The artwork depicts a group of figures gathered outside a building, with a woman standing prominently in the foreground, her head held high. The scene is rendered in a realistic style, utilizing a muted palette of browns and grays. The composition emphasizes the central female figure, who appears to be radiating confidence and dignity, suggesting the title's reference to her proud bearing. Abbey's work often explored themes of everyday life and social interaction, capturing the nuances of human behavior in his depictions.