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Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). <em>Lady in Black</em>, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail03.jpg)
Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). Lady in Black, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail03.jpg)
Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). <em>Lady in Black</em>, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail01.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). Lady in Black, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail01.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). <em>Lady in Black</em>, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail02.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). Lady in Black, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail02.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). <em>Lady in Black</em>, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail03.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). Lady in Black, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail03.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). <em>Lady in Black</em>, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail04.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). Lady in Black, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail04.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). <em>Lady in Black</em>, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail05.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). Lady in Black, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail05.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). <em>Lady in Black</em>, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail06.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). Lady in Black, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail06.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). <em>Lady in Black</em>, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail07.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). Lady in Black, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail07.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). <em>Lady in Black</em>, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail08.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). Lady in Black, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail08.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). <em>Lady in Black</em>, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail09.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). Lady in Black, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail09.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). <em>Lady in Black</em>, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail10.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). Lady in Black, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail10.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). <em>Lady in Black</em>, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail11.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). Lady in Black, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail11.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). <em>Lady in Black</em>, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail12.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). Lady in Black, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail12.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). <em>Lady in Black</em>, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail13.jpg)

Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). Lady in Black, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail13.jpg)

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Lady in Black

Emil Fuchs

American Art

ARTIST Emil Fuchs, American, born Austria, 1866-1929
MEDIUM Oil on canvas
  • Place Made: United States
    • DATES 1901
    DIMENSIONS 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm) frame (simple maple maintenance frame from BkM Conservation): 48 3/8 × 38 3/8 × 1 7/8 in. (122.9 × 97.5 × 4.8 cm)  (show scale)
    SIGNATURE Signed upper right: "Emil Fuchs / 1901."
    COLLECTIONS American Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 32.199.7
    CREDIT LINE Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Three-quarter length seated figure of a woman wearing a black tailored costume and a large feathered hat. Her left hand rests on a red book in her lap and the right arm leans on the chair.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). Lady in Black, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail03.jpg)
    IMAGE detail, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail03.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2002
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    Emil Fuchs (American, born Austria, 1866-1929). <em>Lady in Black</em>, 1901. Oil on canvas, 46 15/16 x 36 15/16 in. (119.2 x 93.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.199.7 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.32.199.7_2002_xrs_detail03.jpg)

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    feathers
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