Portrait of Mrs. Adams

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a woman sitting with her hands resting on a chair. She’s dressed in a high-necked, lace-trimmed dress and a cap, looking straight ahead with a calm expression. The background is plain, keeping all focus on her face and the folds of her clothing. The print looks like it was made by pressing ink into a metal plate—this is called etching. The lines are sharp, and the texture of her fabric is clear. Look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.