Portrait of Elizabeth Chew Smith
1762
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1762
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The painting depicts a woman in a blue dress with lace trim, her dark hair pulled back. She wears a pearl necklace and holds a pink shawl in her right hand. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the 18th century. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the work of John Hesselius.
