Alicia Boylston

About this work

This portrait depicts a woman with dark hair styled in two braids, wearing a white, lace-trimmed dress. Her gaze is directed to the left of the viewer. The background of the painting is a dark, solid color. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal, elegant setting. The artist's use of oil paint and attention to detail in the subject's clothing and accessories are notable. For more information on the artist's technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.