Mary Ann Hardy
1821
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From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1821
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From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This portrait depicts a young girl with brown hair styled in an updo, wearing a white dress with a bow at the chest. She holds a rose in her right hand. The background is a solid black, which contrasts with the subject's white attire. The girl's gaze is directed slightly to the right, and her expression appears neutral. The painting is a portrait of Mary Ann Hardy, created by Jeremiah Pearson Hardy in 1821. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro.
