Gilder Palmer Family Archive
Watercolor Painting — Study Portrait of Helena de Kay Gilder
Attributed to John La Farge — ca. 1872
- Artist: John La Farge
- Medium: Watercolor
- Date: ca. 1872
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This exquisite watercolor portrait, attributed to John La Farge, offers a delicate and intimate depiction of Helena De Kay Gilder in her early artistic years. The subtle brushwork and gentle color palette highlight her refined features and quiet grace, reflecting the stylistic nuances of the period — a rare and beautiful glimpse into the life of a notable artist within the vibrant 19th-century art community.
