Bessie Potter

The portrait titled "Bessie Potter" by William Merritt Chase depicts a woman with fair skin and short, dark brown hair. She wears a white hat adorned with a bow, featuring a curved brim that covers the top and sides of her head. Her attire consists of a dark-colored, long-sleeved dress with a square neckline. The subject's body is positioned slightly to the left, with her head turned towards the viewer. Her arms are crossed in front of her, with her right hand resting on her left wrist. The background of the painting transitions from dark brown on the left to black on the right.