books0977:The Chinese Coat (1912). George Oscar Baker (American, 1882-1948). Oil on canvas.&nbs
books0977:The Chinese Coat (1912). George Oscar Baker (American, 1882-1948). Oil on canvas. The M. Christine Schwartz Collection.Baker shows his model intently reading a letter, the stamped envelope of which lies in her lap. Her eyes downcast, she is oblivious of being observed, yet her posture seems deliberately designed to display her graceful form and striking costume. Baker’s painting is an homage to the art of Richard Emil Miller, his most important teacher. -- source link
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