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Robert Henri
American, 1865-1929

Lady in Black Velvet
(Portrait of Eulabee Dix Becker), 1911
Oil on canvas

Gift in memory of Dr. Thomas P. Hinman
through exchange and general funds, 73.55

At the turn of the century, Robert Henri was an
established artist and teacher. In this full-length
portrait of his friend and fellow artist Eulabee Dix
Becker, he draws on the expressive power of dark
colors and a narrow vertical format to capture the
spirit of this confident modern woman.