Mrs. David R. Van Derveer (Eliza Holmes Ellis)
1842
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1842
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This portrait depicts a woman in a dark dress with lace details on the collar and cuffs. She wears a headscarf tied under her chin, framing her face. The background is a solid color, which contrasts with the subject's attire. The woman's expression is neutral, and her gaze is directed straight ahead. The painting's style suggests attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the lace and the folds of the dress. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro in portraiture.
