Harriet Hosmer
1855
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1855
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This portrait painting depicts a woman with dark hair and a serious expression. She is dressed in a brown jacket with a black lapel, paired with a white shirt and a red bow tie. The woman's attire suggests a masculine influence, which was uncommon for women during that time period. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth to the portrait. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
