Portrait of a Girl

British 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a young girl seated in profile, visible from head to foot. She is sitting on a chair or bench, facing left. Her profile reveals delicate facial features and light complexion. Her hair is styled back, likely tied with a ribbon. She wears a blue dress with ruffles, pink ribbon details, and a pink shawl. She has dark shoes and light stockings. Surrounding her are green bushes and foliage, with a painted backdrop of a cloudy sky over water in the distance. The image is framed in gold.