Mrs. David P. Kimball (Clara Bertram)

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a woman, depicted in profile. She has short hair and is wearing a dark-colored dress with a white collar and a dark shawl or jacket over her shoulders. The woman's face is turned to the left, and her features are rendered in soft, gentle lines. The background of the painting is a muted color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The painting is held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look into chiaroscuro.