Sally Bass (Mrs. Enoch Bartlett)

Sally Bass (Mrs. Enoch Bartlett)

Henry Williams

1804

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting shows a woman with dark hair styled in an updo. She wears a white dress with a ruffled collar and a small pendant at her neckline. Her gaze is directed straight ahead. The woman's expression is neutral, and her attire suggests a formal setting. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to look into the work of Henry Williams.

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