Portrait of a Woman
1865
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1865
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting depicts a woman in a black dress with a white collar, sitting in front of a brown background. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she has a serious expression on her face. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly from the 19th century. The artist's use of dark colors and subtle lighting creates a somber mood. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up chiaroscuro.
