Name/Title

Eleonora Duse

Entry/Object ID

122.U.MR.0033

Description

This work features a half portrait of a woman, in profile, facing the (viewer's) right. She fills a large triangular space in the composition. Behind her to the (viewer's) right, is an open door or window through which is seen a city. Added to the black and white image is a blue tone in the background. Eleonora Duse (1858-1924, Itl.) often called "Duse," was an Italian stage actress who performed internationally.

Artwork Details

Medium

Lithograph

Made/Created

Artist

William Nicholson (Sir William Nicholson)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Outer

Height

16-3/8 in

Width

15-7/8 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Description

Sight

Height

10-1/4 in

Width

9-3/4 in

Dimension Description

Image

Height

9-7/8 in

Width

9-1/4 in