Madame Errázuriz

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Object Details

Artist

Romaine Brooks, born Rome, Italy 1874-died Nice, France 1970

Sitter

Madame Errazuris

Exhibition Label

Madame Errázuriz is an early example of what would become Brooks's main artistic focus -- portraits of specific individuals. Eugenia Huici Arguedas de Errázuriz was an influential interior designer known for her reductivist aesthetic. Many of the hallmarks of Brooks's later portraiture are evident in the combination of respect and humor tinged with satire. Madame Errázuriz appears nearly overwhelmed by her ostentatious outfit as she gazes confidently (and slightly arrogantly) at the viewer.

The Art of Romaine Brooks, 2016

Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist

Date

1908 and 1910

Object number

1968.18.2

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Painting

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

94 1/8 x 58 1/4 in. (239.2 x 147.8 cm)

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Department

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Topic

Occupation\other\aristocrat

Portrait female

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk72eba3c23-cb7c-4bc6-a0f5-c82b2d46b3e0

Record ID

saam_1968.18.2