Cornelia M. Walter (Mrs. William B. Richards)
1850
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1850
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This portrait depicts a woman sitting in a red chair, wearing a blue dress with white lace trim. She holds a fan in her right hand and has a gold bracelet on her left wrist. The background is dark, with a subtle pattern visible behind her. The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest it was created in the mid-19th century. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in the image. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Thomas Ball.
