Lady with a White Collar
1873
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1873
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The painting features a woman with dark hair styled in an updo, gazing to her left. She wears a dark dress with a white ruffled collar. The subject's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal or elegant setting, possibly from the 19th century. The artist's use of oil paint adds depth and texture to the portrait. For more information on the artist behind this piece, look up William Morris Hunt.