Carmencita

William Merritt Chase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a woman wearing a dark-colored dress with gold accents and patterns. The dress has a full skirt and appears to be mid-19th century style. She has dark hair, adorned with red flowers, and her right arm is raised above her head. Her left arm is bent at the elbow, and she wears dangling earrings. The woman's right leg is slightly forward, and her left foot is mostly hidden. She wears black high-heeled shoes. A bouquet of flowers lies on the floor near her feet. The background is a mottled brown color. The woman's pose suggests she may be dancing. The artwork is titled "Carmencita" and was created by William Merritt Chase.