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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Ruth In Costume
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Ruth In Costume

Artist Keith Shaw Williams (American, 1906-1951)
Dateca. 1939
MediumOil on canvas
DimensionsOverall: 60 x 48 in. (152.4 x 121.9 cm)
ClassificationsModern art
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Keith Shaw Williams
Object number51.41.1
Terms
  • Portrait
  • Woman
On View
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a painting of Ruth Moore Williams, first wife of the artist, wearing an 1890s white wedding dress with leg-o'-mutton sleeves. She is seated in front of a fireplace and bookshelves.