Cecilia Beaux
1855–1942 (age 87)
Artist
Biography
Cecilia Beaux (1855-1942) emerged as one of America’s most accomplished portraitists, creating luminous paintings that gracefully captured the intellect and character of her sitters. Her skillful brushwork and thoughtful subjects earned her recognition on both sides of the Atlantic, allowing her to represent figures from the worlds of art, letters, and society with empathy and precision.
The breadth of her work and her perseverance in a male-dominated field left an inspiring legacy for students of the arts, and she remains celebrated for the quiet strength and humanity she brought to every canvas.