Portrait of a Woman

Jean Baptiste Defernex

Cleveland Museum of Art

Portrait of a woman with light skin and a neutral expression. The woman's hair is styled in an updo with curls on top and a long braid on the right side. Her hair is pulled back, and some strands frame her face. She wears a dress with a low neckline and puffy short sleeves. A decorative element resembling a flower or bow is on the front of her dress. The bust is made of a light-colored material, possibly plaster or marble, and sits on a gray marble or stone base. The base has a wide bottom that tapers to a narrower top. The background is gray and transitions from light to dark.