Miss Mary Tunaley
1796
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1796
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The painting depicts a woman with long, dark hair and a white headscarf, wearing a white dress. She is positioned in front of a dark background, with her body turned slightly to the right. The woman's face is blurred, and her features are not clearly defined. The woman is shown with a book or paper in front of her, which may suggest that she is reading or writing. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the woman lost in thought. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore Joseph Wright of Derby's works.
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