Sarah Siddons (1755-1831)

About this work

This portrait depicts a woman standing in a dimly lit room with a tall arched window behind her. The woman is dressed in a dark, velvety dress with a white undershirt, and her hands are clasped in front of her. Her dark hair is covered by a dark veil that drapes down her back. The room's dark atmosphere is illuminated only by the soft, moonlit sky visible through the window, which features a few clouds and a full moon. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative. To learn more about the artist behind this painting, explore the works of Thomas Beach.