Portrait of a Civil War Widow

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a woman standing next to a small table. She is dressed in a dark, long-sleeved dress with a white collar. Her hair is neatly styled, and she has a composed expression on her face. She is resting her hand on the table, which has a decorative cloth draped over it. On the table, there is a black hat with a feather. The background is plain with a geometric patterned floor.