Jeune femme (Lady in blue) (Mujer joven vestida de azul)
1731
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
About the artist
1731
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
Jeune femme (Lady in blue) (Mujer joven vestida de azul) is a 1731 oil by James Latham, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This portrait depicts a woman with a gentle smile, her brown hair adorned with flowers. She wears a blue dress with a white collar and puffy sleeves, complemented by a red dress underneath. The background is a warm brown color. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The artist has captured her likeness with attention to detail, from the folds of her dress to the subtle expression on her face. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
