Portrait of Mrs. Samuel McCall, Sr. (Anne McCall, 1720–1785)
1746
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1746
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This painting shows a woman in a blue dress with white ruffles, holding a flower. She's standing in front of a red curtain, with her right hand resting on a table. The woman's dress is fancy, with a long train and a gold belt. She's wearing a white lace top underneath. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she's looking straight at the viewer. The painting is very detailed, with lots of texture and shading. If you want to learn more about this style, check out the technique of chiaroscuro.
