Woman with Plumed Hat

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman standing upright. She is facing forward, holding a large hat on her head. She has curly, dark hair with ringlets at the sides of her face and delicate facial features. She is wearing a long, brown high-waisted dress with long sleeves and intricate fabric work towards the hem. Over her shoulders, she wears a white lace shawl that drapes down. She carries a small, round handbag with blue and white stripes. The background features green bushes or small trees to the right and a slightly clouded blue sky.