Frances Tradescant
1638
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1638
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
This portrait shows a young girl with shoulder-length, wavy brown hair, adorned with a blue bow on the right side. She wears a white lace-trimmed collar and a brown dress featuring a white bow at the waist, complemented by a blue sash. Her sleeves are embellished with red and blue floral embroidery. The background is a dark gray color. The painting's style and the subject's attire suggest it was created in the 17th century. The use of oil paint and the detailed depiction of the subject's clothing and accessories are notable aspects of the artwork.
