Mrs. Samuel Tilton (Helen Reed)
1890
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1890
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a woman sitting in a chair, facing the viewer. She wears a dark dress with a high collar and a light-colored scarf around her neck. Her hair is pulled back, and she looks directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The woman's face is well-lit, while the rest of her body is in shadow. The background is dark, which helps to focus attention on the woman's face. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. If you like this painting, you might also want to look up the artist, John White Alexander.
