Mrs. Daniel Hubbard (Mary Greene)
1764
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1764
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This portrait painting depicts a woman in an elegant 18th-century dress, seated at a table with her right arm resting on it. The woman's attire features a brown dress with white lace trim and a matching lace choker around her neck. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a subtle expression. The background of the painting is a dark, muted color, which contrasts with the woman's lighter-toned clothing. The overall atmosphere of the portrait exudes a sense of refinement and poise. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that employs strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the painting. To learn more about this artistic approach, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
