Portrait of Jane Shattuck
1904
oil
From the collection of Peabody Essex Museum
1904
oil
From the collection of Peabody Essex Museum
The painting depicts a young girl in a white dress, sitting outdoors. She wears a large pink bow in her hair and has her hands clasped together in her lap. The girl is set against a backdrop of trees and greenery, with a glimpse of a blue sky visible through the branches. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and innocence. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
