Portrait of a Woman

About this work

This small painted portrait shows a woman with light brown hair pulled back in curls. She wears a white lace collar and three gold beaded necklaces. Her eyes are a bright blue, and she has a calm expression. The background is plain black, and the painting is framed in a round metal ring. The artist paid close attention to the soft shadows on her face and neck. This kind of lighting helps make her look three-dimensional. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and dark to create depth.