Johanna Robinson Hazen.
1852
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Canada
1852
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Canada
This portrait depicts a woman with dark hair, parted in the middle and pulled back, wearing a black dress with a white lace collar and a blue ribbon tied around her neck. The background is a muted brown color. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal and modest style, characteristic of the mid-19th century. Her expression is calm and serene, with a subtle hint of a smile. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Albert Gallatin Hoit.
