Elizabeth Ross (Mrs. William Tyng)
1766
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1766
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting features a woman in a lavish red and white dress, adorned with a white fur shawl draped over her right shoulder. She holds a small bird in her left hand, which is perched on her fingers. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a pearl necklace. The background of the painting is a muted brown color, with hints of greenery visible behind the subject. The woman's attire and the bird she holds suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up John Singleton Copley.
