Portrait of a Woman

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a portrait of a woman from the upper half of her body. She is facing the viewer directly with a neutral expression. Her features include a serious demeanor, light complexion, and dark hair styled back smoothly and pinned or held in place. She is wearing a button-up garment with long sleeves, a high lace-trimmed collar, and a large dark ribbon tied in a bow at her throat. The background is a solid green color.