The Blue Shawl

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person sitting on a wooden chair with a decorative backrest. The individual is facing slightly to the right, making eye contact with the viewer. They have fair skin, blue eyes, reddish lips, and dark curly hair styled with a wave, partially covered by a brown fez-like hat. The person is wearing a dark green garment underneath a light blue fringed shawl. The background is a plain, muted brown color.