CLARA HARRIS ART
PORTRAITS
Considering that Clara studied under reputable portrait painter Archibald Barnes, she painted very few portraits. If you manage to find a portrait done by Clara keep it. Here are the five that I have. Her self-portrait is the most significant. “Clara Perry” was completed at the Port Hope Summer Art School under John W. Beatty’s direction.
Clara Harris’ Interpretations of People
Four portraits, real people, real expressions. Only one of these portraits is identified: the artist as a young woman. Who was the old man, the woman in blue and the blonde children? Clara Harris’ realism yet impressionist style fosters curiosity in the viewer.
Old Man With White Beard
Oil on canvas, 24 x 14”
Original gold frame
Brown Haired Woman in
Blue Dress
Oil on canvas 22 x 18"
Children at the Beach in Summer
Oil on canvas, 17 x 14”
Self Portrait: Clara Perry
Oil on canvas, 24 x 15”
Original gold frame, Titled by artist
Back of
Self Portrait: Clara Perry
Oil on canvas, 24 x 15”
Original gold frame
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