The Black Hat (Miss Dorothy Hart) by Henry Golden Dearth. A seated woman wearing a wide-brimmed black hat and white coat against a background featuring Asian-style horse motifs and a red ceramic vase.

The Black Hat (Miss Dorothy Hart)

Henry Golden Dearth

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.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Study
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Benefits from a wall with more tonal contrast
Color notes
Warm beige, Soft sage, Soft white

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.