Sally Patten
1801
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1801
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The painting depicts a young girl sitting in a wooden chair, facing the viewer with a neutral expression. She has short, dark hair and wears a white dress with puffy sleeves. Her hands are clasped together in her lap. The background of the painting is a muted brown color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Gilbert Stuart.
