Portrait of a Woman

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a woman shown from the shoulders up. She faces forward, directly looking at the viewer. Her hair is styled back with a dark ribbon. Her facial features are delicate, with fair skin, prominent cheekbones, and a composed expression. She is wearing a high neckline blouse with a decorative pattern, a dark jacket or dress, and a small bow tie with a brooch at the center. The woman accessorizes with small drop earrings. The portrait is set against a neutral background within an ornate wooden frame with gold trim and decorative patterns in the corners.