Dorcas, Lady Blackwood (Dorcas Stevenson), Baroness
1801
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1801
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This portrait depicts a woman with curly, white hair, wearing a white dress and a dark jacket. She is seated and looking directly at the viewer. Her right hand rests on her lap, while her left hand is placed on the armrest. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The overall mood of the portrait is formal and dignified. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Gilbert Stuart.
