The Black Hat

About this work

This portrait painting features a woman wearing a large black hat and a blue dress with a white collar. The background is a muted brown color. The woman's face is rendered in soft, pastel colors, with a subtle expression. The artist's use of pastel on tan wove paper creates a delicate, intimate atmosphere. The subject's gaze is directed slightly off-center, adding a sense of quiet contemplation to the portrait. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, explore the works of Cassatt, Mary.