Miss Raymond
late 19th century?
Medium
pastel on cream laid paper, mounted to canvas (on stretcher)
Dimensions
overall: 60.4 x 44.3 cm (23 3/4 x 17 7/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Ellen F. Karpf and New Century Fund
Accession Number
2004.20.1
Art Historical Context
"Miss Raymond," created by an imitator of the esteemed British pastellist John Russell in the late 19th century, captivates with its delicate portrayal on cream laid paper, mounted to canvas for preservation. Measuring 60.4 x 44.3 cm, this intimate drawing exemplifies the enduring appeal of pastel portraits, a medium Russell himself mastered in the late 18th century. a Royal Academician, Russell revolutionized pastel use, blending chalky pigments for luminous skin tones and subtle textures that mimicked oil paintings' depth. This work channels Russell's neoclassical style—characterized by ref...