Mrs. Joseph Kelly
1850
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1850
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This painting is a portrait of a woman. She is seated and wears a dress with lace details on the shoulders. The background is dark, with a curtain visible behind her. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and she wears jewelry, including a necklace and earrings. Her expression is neutral, and she looks directly at the viewer. The painting is a portrait of Mrs. Joseph Kelly, created by Charles Backofen in 1850. It is held at the Brooklyn Museum. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
