Mrs. Elizabeth Smith (née Elizabeth Chew)
1762
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1762
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This painting is a portrait of a woman. She is wearing a dress with lace details and has her hair pulled back. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject. The woman in the painting is looking directly at the viewer. Her expression is calm and serene. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimension in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up John Hesselius.
