Woman Seated at a Table, Holding a Letter

Henry Edridge

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated in a three-quarter profile. She has fair skin, light-colored hair styled in soft curls, and wears a light-colored cap. She is dressed in an elegant dark gown with lace detailing, a light-colored skirt, and a white shawl. She holds an envelope with a red wax seal in her right hand. Next to her is a table with a letter-writing set and a fabric piece. The background features tall trees seen through a window or open drapery.