Lucy Lawrence

About this work

This hand-colored engraving is a portrait of a woman named Lucy Lawrence. She is wearing a white dress and a bonnet with a ruffled edge, and her hair is styled in tight curls. Her face is turned slightly to the left, and her eyes are cast downward. The engraving is rendered in a range of grays and whites, with subtle shading that gives the image depth and dimension. The overall effect is one of quiet elegance and refinement. The engraving is a fine example of the Romanticism movement, and it can be seen in the National Gallery of Art, Washington.