1823
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Dominant colour
Mrs. William Ware (Mary Waterhouse) is a 1823 unspecified by James Frothingham, a American Folk Art work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This portrait painting depicts a woman with dark, curly hair and brown eyes, wearing a black dress with a white ruffled collar and a large black hat adorned with a white flower. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to accentuate the subject's features. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest that the painting was created in the early 19th century. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds depth and dimension to the portrait. The level of detail and realism in the painting is impressive, making it a compelling work of art. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, look up James Frothingham.
James Frothingham (1786–1864) was an American portrait painter in Massachusetts and New York. He was the father of the painter Sarah C. Frothingham.
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