Ella M. Clapp Southwick
1869
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1869
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This portrait painting depicts a woman sitting in a chair, wearing a light-colored dress with lace details. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she faces the viewer with a neutral expression. The painting's background is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The overall atmosphere of the painting is formal and serious. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up George Augustus Baker.
