Artwork
The Lady from Hornell
The Lady from Hornell is an unspecified painting by the British Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
The Lady from Hornell is a portrait painting depicting a woman in somber attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman dressed in black with a white ruffled collar and head covering, holding a book. Her gaze is averted, and a dark mark partially obscures her face, adding an air of mystery to the portrait.
Technique & Style
The painting features a muted brown background, and the artist's use of chiaroscuro and attention to detail invite closer inspection of the subject's attire and expression.
Artist & collection
