Portrait of a Woman

British 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an older woman's upper body. She sits upright in a frontal position, with a serious expression. She wears a dark dress with a high neckline and an ornate shawl. Her hands rest in her lap, holding a small object. She also wears a lace collar and long gloves. The background is a simple, neutral backdrop with aging effects, like an old photograph. The image is set within a decorative frame with a red velvet border.