Mary Sears (later Mrs. Francis Shaw)
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 young woman standing with her hands clasped together in front of her. She is wearing a dark blue dress with a white shirt underneath, and a red flower is pinned to her chest. The background is dark and mottled, which helps the subject stand out. The woman's face is pale, and her hair is pulled back. She is looking directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The overall effect of the painting is one of quiet dignity. The artist who painted this portrait was Léon Bonnat.
