Mrs. George Williams (Lydia Pickering)
1819
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1819
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a woman in a white bonnet and shawl, with a dark dress underneath. She is sitting and looking at the viewer with a gentle expression. Her face is illuminated, while the background is dark. The woman's clothing and the style of the painting suggest it was made in the early 19th century. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast in the image. The painting is a portrait of a woman, and it is held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. If you want to learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Gilbert Stuart.
