Portrait of Mrs. Adams

Stephen Alonzo Schoff, after William Morris Hunt

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an older woman seated in a chair. She has a calm posture, with her hands resting on her lap and the arm of the chair. Her facial features include a slightly round face with a soft expression, and she has dark hair styled back and partially covered by a lace headpiece. She is wearing a dark, formal dress with intricate lace detailing around the collar and cuffs. The setting appears formal, with the chair upholstered in a detailed pattern. The woman is holding a lacy handkerchief. The background is simple and dark, highlighting the woman as the central figure in the image.