[Figure study: two women reading]

John McLure Hamilton

In this pastel, Hamilton developed the background in a decorative manner, showing an interest not expressed in his other pastels. The squared window panels are identical to those in his oil painting of William Trost Richards, (1929.9).
Date of Birth
(1853-1936)
Date
late 19th century
Medium
Pastel on light gray laid paper
Dimensions
24 5/8 x 19 in. irr. (62.5475 x 48.26 cm.)
Accession #
1937.12
Credit Line
Gift of the Fellowship of the Pennsylvania Academy
Subject