Portrait of Elizabeth Isabella Broughton, about seven years old, 1814
1814
watercolor
From the collection of National Library of Australia
1814
watercolor
From the collection of National Library of Australia
The painting features a young girl with short brown hair, wearing a white dress with a blue ribbon around her waist. She sits on a rock, with her hands clasped together in her lap. The background is a serene landscape of water and mountains under a cloudy sky. The girl's dress is adorned with intricate lace details, adding a touch of elegance to the overall scene. The artist's use of watercolor paint creates a soft, dreamy quality to the image. For more information on the artist behind this work, explore the art of Richard Read Sr.
