Young Woman in Theatrical Dress

Item

Title

Young Woman in Theatrical Dress

Description

This piece shows a woman with long black hair in a green, full length medieval dress. She stands contemplatively in the center of the piece, facing left, with her hands folded in front of her. This woman may be Emma Scott a well known theatrical presence in Owen sound at the time.

Creator

Bertha May Ingle

Date

c. 1895: Based on age of materials and academic style/similarity to the work of Owen Sound resident Harry Woodhouse.

Format

Oil on canvas

Identifier

0314

Source

BMIAA assets

Type

Theatrical Portrait

Original Format

Painting

Physical Dimensions

24 x 14 inches