Portrait of a Woman

Jean-Baptiste-Antoine-Emile Béranger

Cleveland Museum of Art

Portrait of a woman with dark hair pulled back, her hair gathered on the right side. The woman's head is tilted down and to the right. Her hair is adorned with a decorative piece featuring blue and white elements. She wears a dangling earring. The subject's skin tone is fair. The woman's attire is not clearly visible; however, she appears to be wearing a strapless garment. The background of the painting consists of dark brown and black hues. The painting is executed in a realistic style, characteristic of the work of Jean-Baptiste-Antoine-Emile Béranger.