Mrs. Richard Skinner (Dorothy Wendell)
1772
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1772
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This portrait features a woman sitting at a table, her right elbow resting on its surface. She wears an elegant dress with a floral pattern and lace details, complemented by a pink ribbon at her chest. Her hair is styled in an updo, adorned with a white ribbon. The woman's gaze is directed slightly to her left, her expression serene. The painting's background is a warm, dark brown, which contrasts with the woman's attire and the table. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up John Singleton Copley.
