Portrait of Lady
1835
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1835
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This painting depicts a woman in a brown dress with puffy sleeves, sitting on a couch. The woman has dark hair and is looking directly at the viewer. She is holding a white cloth in her right hand. The background of the painting is dark, with some trees and a body of water visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the painting is formal and serene. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Frederick R. Spencer.