Study for Figures by a WindowThomas Stuart SmithNone

  • Art movementRomanticism
  • Dimensions41.0 x 33.0 cm
  • MuseumThe Stirling Smith Art Gallery - Museum

Thomas Stuart Smith (1815 – 1869)

Thomas Stuart Smith (1815-1869) was a Scottish painter known for genre scenes, portraits & philanthropy. Founder of the Stirling Smith Museum, his work often depicted everyday life and social commentary with a Romantic sensibility.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Study for Figures by a Window
  • Artist: Thomas Stuart Smith
  • Original dimensions: 41.0 x 33.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: The Stirling Smith Art Gallery - Museum
  • Movement: Romanticism
  • Corpus context: part of a series of figures, domestic tranquility lost
  • Keywords: study for figures, melancholy painting, art historical piece
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic

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"Study for Figures by a Window" by Thomas Stuart Smith shows a serene contrast between its light and dark areas.

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