Portrait of a Lady Wearing a White Dress
1798
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1798
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting depicts a woman in a white dress, standing in front of a dark background. She has curly brown hair and is wearing a blue ribbon in her hair. Her dress features a high neckline and short sleeves, with a blue belt around her waist. The woman's right arm is extended, and her left arm is bent at the elbow. The woman is looking directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the woman's figure. The overall atmosphere of the painting is formal and elegant. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore James Northcote.
