Portrait of a Woman
1832
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1832
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This portrait features a woman sitting in a chair, holding a book in her left hand. She is dressed in a white dress with a blue shawl draped over her shoulders and a white lace collar around her neck. The background of the painting is dark, with a hint of blue and orange on the right side. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and she has a subtle smile on her face. Her eyes are cast downward, as if she is reading the book in her hand. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, explore the works of Samuel Lovett Waldo.
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