Mary, Wife of Thomas Habingdon

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a woman from the waist up. She is standing or depicted in an upright position, with both hands delicately clasped at her waist. Her facial features include a composed expression, with her hair styled neatly back and covered with a small bonnet or cap. She is wearing an elegant, high-collared dress adorned with intricate patterns, lace, and a fur trim around her shoulders. The dress features a series of decorative buttons down the front and finely detailed sleeves. The woman is also wearing a pendant on a chain that hangs from her neck. The background is plain, with no additional visual elements besides a small, elaborate script below the portrait containing her name and historical context.