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Thomas Dewing Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Thomas Dewing our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Thomas Dewing · 1851 – 1938

Comedia

1894 · Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

Admire 'Comedia' by Thomas Wilmer Dewing – a captivating tonalist portrait of a woman in blue. Hand-painted reproductions available. Explore American Aestheticism & Dewing’s signature style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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Standing Figure with Outstretched Arm

Huntington Museum of Art, Huntington

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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Lilac Dress

1919 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 61 x 51 cm

Explore Thomas Wilmer Dewing's ethereal tonalist paintings featuring aristocratic women and dreamlike landscapes. Admire "Lilac Dress", a masterpiece capturing serene beauty and subtle emotion.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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Same size as the original$24051 × 61 cm Commission at original size

Summer (also known as Moonrise)

1893 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Discover 'Summer (Moonrise)' by Thomas Wilmer Dewing – a serene 1893 Impressionist painting of two women in nature. Explore this Detroit Institute of Arts masterpiece & similar works.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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The Recitation

1891 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Explore 'The Recitation' by Thomas Wilmer Dewing – a melancholic Impressionist painting of two women in a serene landscape. Discover its layered texture & evocative mood.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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The Recitation

Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Explore 'The Recitation' by Thomas Wilmer Dewing – a melancholic Impressionist painting of two women in a serene landscape. Discover its layered texture & evocative mood.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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The Pink Dress

1894 · The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art, Washington, D.C.

Experience 'The Pink Dress' by Thomas Wilmer Dewing – a dreamy portrait of an aristocratic woman in a flowing pink gown, capturing elegance and timeless beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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Lady in Green and Gray

1911 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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Lady in Gold

1912 · Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn · original 60.9 x 45.8cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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Two elegant women in exquisite dresses share a moment of quiet reflection in Thomas Wilmer Dewing's 1910 Tonalist masterpiece Before a Mirror, an evocative portrait inviting you to bring this sense of grace into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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The Letter

1908 · Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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The Spinet (also known as Lady and S[pinet)

1902

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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Alma

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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The Spinner

1880

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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Summer

1893 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit · original 128.3 x 82.6cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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Alma

1900 · original 51 x 40 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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The Spinet

1902 · original 40 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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Classical Figures

1898 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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Lady with a Rose

1915 · Dayton Art Institute, Dayton

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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A Musician

1877 · original 38 x 25 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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Lady in Gray

1910 · original 61.0 x 34.3cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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Hymen

1886 · original 95 x 44 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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Lady in White

1901 · Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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Lady in White (No. 2)

1910 · original 57 x 54 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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The Lute

1903 · original 20 x 16 cm

Admire 'The Lute' by Thomas Wilmer Dewing – a 1903 tonalist portrait of a young woman. Explore Impressionistic realism & muted elegance in this evocative American artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 129 artworks by Thomas Dewing
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The artist

Thomas Dewing

1851 – 1938

Quick facts

Also known asThomas Wilmer Dewing, Thomas W. Dewing, T. W. Dewing, Dewing, トマス・デューイング
Movementstonalism
Died1938
Art period19th Century
Room fitliving room
Born1851, Boston, United States
NationalityUnited States
Typical colorsearthy, dark

Biography

early life and training

thomas wilmer dewing, an american painter, was born on may 4, 1851, in boston, massachusetts. his artistic journey began with a lithographic apprenticeship, which later led him to the prestigious académie julian in paris, where he studied under gustave boulanger and jules lefebvre starting from 1887.

artistic style and notable works

dewing's artistic style is characterized by his tonalist paintings, a genre deeply rooted in english aestheticism. his preferred subjects were aristocratic women, often depicted in moody, dreamlike surroundings, playing instruments or engaging in introspective activities. * **woman in black: portrait of maria oakey dewing** (1887), a poignant oil on panel, showcases his wife, an accomplished painter with extensive formal art training. * **lady in gold** (1912), now at the brooklyn museum, exemplifies his mastery of capturing the essence of his subjects.

teaching and associations

dewing was a founding member of the ten american painters in 1898 and taught at the art students league of new york. his association with the society of landscape painters, founded in 1899, further solidified his position within the tonalist movement.

legacy and collections

* the freer gallery of art at the smithsonian institution has a dedicated room for dewing's works. * notable collectors include john gellatly and charles lang freer.

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later life and death

dewing's artistic output declined after 1920. he passed away in new york on november 5, 1938, leaving behind a legacy of captivating, ethereal portraits that continue to intrigue art enthusiasts. **key works and collections available for reproduction at WikiOO:** * the white dress * woman in black: portrait of maria oakey dewing * lady in gold discover the world's most famous paintings with WikiOO's extensive collection

Questions & Answers

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By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 10, 2026

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