Woman
1881â1883
Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Henrietta Haller
Accession Number
1904-16-494
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Robert Frederick Blum (1857–1903), a American artist of the late 19th century, captures the essence of a solitary woman in his work *Woman*, created between 1881 and1883. Blum, celebrated for his genre scenes and intimate portraits, drew inspiration from his travels in Europe, particularly Venice, he immersed himself in the city's vibrant life during this period. As a member of the influential Tile Club alongside artists like William Merritt Chase Blum bridged American realism with international influences, including subtle nods to Japanese aesthetics in his compositions. Classified as a figu...