
Old World Portraits
Henry Clay and Helen Frick
Edmund Charles Tarbell
An elegant and moody double portrait capturing a refined, contemplative moment in a sophisticated turn-of-the-century style.

1916 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking early 20th-century portrait featuring a woman in a floral-trimmed black hat set against an eclectic, patterned background.
$243
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From $129
6 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
About the piece
Painted in 1916 by Henry Golden Dearth, this portrait of Miss Dorothy Hart exemplifies the artist's late style, characterized by a fascination with Asian art and rich, impasto textures. The composition blends the elegance of the sitter with a decorative backdrop of equestrian motifs and a vibrant ceramic still life, creating a sophisticated and multi-layered visual experience that bridges Western portraiture and Eastern decorative art.
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1916 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking early 20th-century portrait featuring a woman in a floral-trimmed black hat set against an eclectic, patterned background.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
6 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.