The Oyster Woman

Philip Dawe after Henry Robert Morland

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman sitting and focused on opening oysters. She has light-colored hair, delicate facial features, and wears a bonnet tied under her chin. She is dressed in a dark high-collared garment and a striped shawl. In front of her is a barrel of oysters, a lantern, and a bowl on the table. The background is dark, emphasizing the light on the woman's face and work area.