Portrait of Mrs. Addison C. Harris by Cecilia Beaux. A seated woman in a black dress and mourning hat is positioned against a rugged, blue-toned mountainous landscape.

Portrait of Mrs. Addison C. Harris

Cecilia Beaux

1917 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A sophisticated early 20th-century portrait of a woman in black set against a dramatic, impressionistic mountain vista.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in black and softened neutral tones — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1917, this portrait by Cecilia Beaux showcases her masterful technique in capturing texture and atmospheric light. The subject, Mrs. Addison C. Harris, is depicted with dignity and grace, her dark attire providing a striking contrast to the luminous, painterly mountains of the background, creating a work that is both a formal study and a scenic landscape.