A Reading (1897)
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"A Reading" is a serene and captivating painting from 1897 by the American artist Thomas Wilmer Dewing. This artwork showcases Dewing's exceptional skill in creating delicate and atmospherically-rendered compositions, primarily focused on the graceful interaction of figures in an intimate setting.In this painting, two elegantly dressed women are depicted in a tranquil, subtly-lit interior. The woman on the right is absorbed in reading a book, illustrating a quiet moment of intellectual engagement. Her companion, seated across the table, seems lost in thought, perhaps contemplating the contents of their earlier conversation or the book being read. Between them, a table hosts a slender vase holding a gentle spray of blooms, adding a touch of natural beauty and symbolic femininity to the scene.The soft, diffused lighting compliments the pale tones of the walls and the refined gold and cream colors of the dresses, reinforcing the overall mood of reflective calm. Behind the figures, a small ornate mirror breaks the expanse of the wall, reflecting both light and an ethereal sense of depth."A Reading" is a pristine example of Dewing’s aesthetic, capturing the essence of quiet moments filled with beauty and introspection.
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Thomas Wilmer Dewing was an American painter who worked at the turn of the 20th century. Educated in Paris, Dewing was noted for his paintings of aristocratic women. He was a member of Ten American Painters and taught at the Student Art League of New York. The Smithsonian Institution's Freer Gallery houses a collection of his work.