Sally Bass (Mrs. Enoch Bartlett)
1804
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1804
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
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.