A Young Girl
To scale 31 x 27 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
This portrait exemplifies Metcalf's work during his post-European training period, when the artist had returned from studying at the Académie Julian in Paris and was establishing himself as a significant figure in the emerging American Impressionist movement. Created during the same decade as his election to the influential Ten American Painters group, this intimate domestic scene reflects the period's fascination with capturing modern American life while maintaining the technical sophistication gained from European academic training. The painting demonstrates Metcalf's ability to balance the plein air sensibilities he developed alongside fellow American Impressionists with the controlled studio environment of formal portraiture, resulting in a work that bridges the gap between traditional American portraiture and the more progressive artistic movements gaining momentum in late 19th-century America.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 27 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 2960121
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
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Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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