Young Woman in Interior by Richard E. Miller

Richard E. Miller 1875-1943 | American Young Woman in Interior Signed "Miller" (lower right) Oil on canvas Richard E. Miller's Young Woman in Interior exemplifies the artist's exceptional mastery of light, color and feminine beauty that established him as one of the most significant American artists of the early 20th century. This captivating work transports viewers to an intimate domestic scene where a young woman, seated at a window overlooking her garden, delicately stirs her tea in a moment of quiet contemplation. This colorful composition demonstrates Miller's sophisticated technique through its masterful contrasts—the sweeping folds of the subject's dark skirt juxtaposed against the sunlit foliage beyond the window, the luminous rendering of her smooth hands and bare shoulders against the energetic brushwork of her garments. These elements create a visual symphony that captures the fleeting quality of light and atmosphere so prized by the Impressionists. Miller developed his