Charms of the Morning

About this work

This portrait shows a woman with light skin and pale pink lips, wearing a loose, sheer white dress over a darker undergarment. Her hair is curled and pinned up, and she holds a piece of lace or fabric in her hands. The background is a simple blue-gray, and the whole scene is framed by a gold border with leafy designs and small oval shapes. The artist used soft pastel colors and added gold flakes to the border for extra detail. This style was common in the 1700s for elegant portraits. Look up Baroque to see more paintings from this dramatic, decorative style.