Portrait of Louise, wife of Bonnie Prince Charlie
1797
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1797
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
This painting depicts a woman seated in a chair, her hands folded in her lap. She wears a white dress with a shawl draped over her shoulders, and a black ribbon adorns her curly hair. The woman's gaze is directed to the left, and her expression is neutral. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the woman's light-colored clothing. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.
