Hannah Loring
1763
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1763
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
The painting depicts a woman in a formal dress, standing in front of a dark background. She is wearing a blue dress with lace details and a blue ribbon in her hair, which is styled in an updo. The woman is holding a pink rose in her right hand. The woman's face is turned slightly to the right, and she is looking directly at the viewer. Her expression is neutral, and her features are finely detailed. The painting is rendered in oil paint, which gives it a rich and vibrant texture. The painting is a portrait of a woman, likely a member of the upper class, given her formal attire and elegant hairstyle. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up John Singleton Copley.
