Leisure
1910
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1910
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a woman sitting in a chair, reading a newspaper. She's wearing a white dress and has her hair up. The room is dimly lit, with a window on the right side that lets in some natural light. The woman is sitting in a comfortable-looking chair, with her feet up on a stool. There's a table to her left with a candle on it. The room is decorated with a floral pattern on the wall and a rug on the floor. The painting has a quiet, peaceful feel to it. It's like a moment of relaxation in the middle of a busy day. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of William Worcester Churchill.