Mrs. Benjamin Davis, née Anstice Greenleaf
1764
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1764
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This painting is a portrait of a woman. She is wearing a dress with puffy sleeves and a pearl necklace. Her hair is pulled back, and she is looking at the viewer. The woman's dress is a light color, and her sleeves are very puffy. She is also wearing a pearl necklace and earrings. Her hair is pulled back, and she has a small smile on her face. The painting is done in oil paint and is held at the Brooklyn Museum. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
