The Lady Essex Finch
1680
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1680
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Lady Essex Finch is a 1680 ink by Alexander Browne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman sitting with one arm resting on her knee. She’s wearing a loose, draped dress with a bow at the neckline, and her hair is pulled back neatly. The background is dark and blurry, keeping all focus on her face and posture. The title at the bottom says *The Lady Essex Finch*, and the print was sold by the artist in London. The soft shadows on her face and clothes make the fabric look three-dimensional. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create depth.
