Miss Caroline Fry

Miss Caroline Fry

Thomas Lawrence

1825

oil

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a woman with dark, curly hair and a white dress. She is shown from the waist up, with her body turned slightly to the right and her head turned to face the viewer. Her right arm is bent at the elbow, and her hand is holding a dark object. The woman's dress is made of a shiny material and has puffy sleeves. A dark ribbon or cord is draped around her neck, and it appears to be attached to the object she is holding. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the woman's features and clothing. The woman's expression is calm and serene, and her eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The overall effect of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Thomas Lawrence.

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