Elizabeth Storer (Mrs. Isaac Smith)
1746
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1746
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a woman sitting down, wearing a blue dress with white ruffles. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she has a serious expression on her face. The background of the painting is dark. The woman's hands are resting in her lap, and her dress is a deep blue color with a white ruffle around the neckline and sleeves. The painting is done in oil paint and has a formal feel to it. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of Joseph Badger.
