Miss Ashton
1750
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1750
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
The painting depicts a woman with dark hair, wearing a blue dress with a white lace collar and a blue ribbon around her neck. She is holding a red fabric in her left hand. The woman's dress is adorned with pearls and a blue bow, and she is wearing a pearl necklace. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and clothing.
