The image depicts a woman from the waist up. She is seated, facing slightly to her right but looking directly at the viewer. Her facial features are characterized by a solemn expression, with prominent cheekbones, light skin, and dark eyes. Her brown hair is styled tightly on top of her head, adorned with a delicate lace headpiece. The woman is dressed in a formal, black gown with voluminous sleeves, accented by a sheer, lace shawl with intricate patterns draped over her shoulders. She wears a long, fine gold chain around her neck, and a gold earring in her ear. In her right hand, she holds a white handkerchief. Behind her is a vibrant green background, with gold lettering to her left reading "ELIZA R. READ BORN FEB' 19. 1811. PAINTED OCT' 1833." She is sitting on an upholstered piece of furniture with a patterned orange design.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1833
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 13055 × 16205 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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