Portrait of a Lady
1856
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
About the artist
Artist
Seymour Joseph Guy
Seymour Joseph Guy (1824–1910) was an artist, born in London.
See the richer artist page1856
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
Portrait of a Lady is a 1856 oil by Seymour Joseph Guy, a Realism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
The painting features a woman with dark hair, wearing a black dress adorned with white lace at the collar and cuffs. She sits in a chair, holding a fan in her hands. The background is dark, with a few objects visible behind her. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly from the mid-19th century. Her expression is calm and composed, adding to the overall sense of serenity in the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.
Seymour Joseph Guy (1824–1910) was an artist, born in London.
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