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Lady in a Dark Blue Dress, by Samuel Lovett Waldo, unspecified, 1835

Lady in a Dark Blue Dress

Samuel Lovett Waldo

1835

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

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Overview

Lady in a Dark Blue Dress is a 1835 unspecified by Samuel Lovett Waldo, a Realism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?
Samuel Lovett Waldo
When & what style?
1835 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

The painting depicts a woman in a dark blue dress, with her hair styled in an updo. She is wearing a white lace glove on her right hand and has a subtle, enigmatic expression on her face. The woman's dress is off the shoulder, and she is seated in front of a dark background. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the subject lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to explore the work of Samuel Lovett Waldo, the artist behind this piece.

About the artist

Portrait of Samuel Lovett Waldo
Artist

Samuel Lovett Waldo

Samuel Lovett Waldo (1783–1861) was an American artist, born in Windham.

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