Mary Channing (Mrs. John Channing)
1748
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1748
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting portrays a woman seated in a chair, dressed in a dark blue dress with a white ruffled collar and cuffs. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a ring on her left hand. The woman's right arm rests on the arm of the chair, while her left hand holds a small bouquet of flowers. The background of the painting features a red curtain on the left side, which partially obscures a brown wall. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, explore the work of Robert Feke.
