Liseuse à la Lampe (Woman Reading by Lamplight)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated in a chair, reading a book by the light of an oil lamp. She is leaning slightly forward, with most of her body visible. She is wearing a long-sleeved dress and her hair is styled up or back. The woman's facial features are softly illuminated by the lamp placed on a nearby table. The chair, table, and lamp have classic designs. The scene is set in a cozy interior with warm lighting, and shadowy outlines of furniture and architectural elements can be seen in the background.