Isabella and the Pot of Basil
1899
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1899
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a woman in a long, white dress with a black underdress. She is holding a large pot with a brown rim, and there are white flowers around it. The woman has dark hair and is looking down at the pot. The woman's dress is flowing, and the background is a muted color. The overall mood of the painting is quiet and contemplative. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of John White Alexander.