A motherless child
Sometimes you see a photograph and you can’t get it out of your mind. I visit the Shorpy.com website often because he uncovers a wealth of 100 year old negatives, prints them out and then shares them with the rest of us. This young woman can be found on his website in a post titled “Incarcerated, 1919”. Looking at this proud young face, it’s hard for me to imagine what she did wrong. How many wrongs were committed against her before she became desperate and did what, steal bread? Sell her body? Fight back?
this painting is sold
Categories: african american, historic, portrait
This is fantastic!!! I can see the determination in her expression. You have captured it perfectly!!!Well done!!
Amazing! So realistic and full of feeling. I’m a little late with paint party friday, but stopped by to say hi!
So real! Lovely work.
Wow…amazing work! So real!!!
Yes Shorpy is a one fun site and i should visit there soon.
Absolutely outstanding Mimi! She is looking us as if to say, “How dare you, how dare everyone!!” She is beautiful with so much meaning imbedded into her eyes and stance. Love it! Happy PPF!
What a strong painting that speaks loudly. Very touching.
Oh Mimi your painting is stunning! Her beauty takes my breath away! You are sooooooo talented!!!!And the words brought a tear to my eyes, so true your thoughts are! Deb
Beautiful portrait, she has such sadness in her eyes, but a lovely face.
This is a wonderfully strong portrait Mimi of this proud woman.
I adore your paintings. This one is so emotional and expressive. I simply love it and it somehow made me sad.
This is a powerful portrait… Beautiful.
This is a wonderful portrait. You caught her expression perfectly.
This is a wonderful painting. So powerful. You really captured her.
Happy PPF!
This is stunning. Such a proud looking woman and such a gorgeous portrait of her. I am intrigued to learn more about this website you got the photo from. thanks for sharing.
Looks like a beautiful strong woman to me. Wonderful painting Dxx
Wow, what a powerful portrait. You gave her life again.
Amazing job. Beautiful – you gave her life again!
Brings tears to my eyes ~ Well done ~ You are very talented.
Happy PPF ~ Carol ^_^ (Share the Creative Journey)
Such a poignant expressive piece. I love that you are using old photos of strangers and bringing them back to life.
Love this picture. Her expression says so much.
Fabulous picture, such a wonderful woman. Enjoy the weekend, Happy PPF, Annette x
Mimi, what a fine painting! You have captured all sorts of emotions. I see a sort of “I can’t believe this is happening” in her eyes. Beautifully painted.
It is the look of a woman practicing forbearance – waiting – centuries, if needed – for all the wrongs committed against her and her people to be righted. And faith that they will. A strong, implacable look – you captured it excellently
I LOVE this woman, your rendition of her. I cannot believe she did anything wrong at all. I want to put my arms out to her because of your impression of her on canvas. Thank you, Mimi!
It looks just like a faded photograph. You really did nail it!
Well done Mimi!
Yes, you nailed it. Done ‘affettuoso’.
Very nice, Mimi. I really like the way you got the expression in her eyes so well.