Mrs. Thomas Hewes Hinckley (Elizabeth Bass)
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This is a portrait of a woman, painted on ivory. She is shown from the chest up, facing forward but turned slightly to her right. Her dark, curly hair is styled in an updo. She wears a light-colored dress with a high neckline and short sleeves. The background is a plain, light color. The woman's expression is calm and serious. Her dark eyes look straight ahead, and her lips are set in a gentle, enigmatic smile. The overall effect is one of quiet dignity and refinement. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of other artists at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
