Nell

About this work

The painting shows a woman with long brown hair, wearing a white dress with her right shoulder exposed. Her face is turned to the right, and she has a neutral expression. The background is dark, which makes her stand out. The woman's hair is pulled back, and she has a few loose strands framing her face. Her eyes are looking off into the distance, and her lips are slightly parted. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the use of chiaroscuro in portrait painting, you might want to look up the technique next.