Abstract:
A painting by Carolus-Duran (Charles-Emile-Auguste Durand) (1838-1917) titled Portrait of a Woman, 1885 was recently acquired by the museum. Carolus-Duran was one of the most successful and accomplished portraitists of the late nineteenth century in France. The artist’s life, style, and the acquired painting are all described. The painting was purchased with funds from the state and the North Carolina Art Society in honor of Zoe Webster.