Artwork
Portrait of Elizabeth Chew Smith
Portrait of Elizabeth Chew Smith is an oil painting by John Hesselius. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
About this work
The painting depicts a woman in a blue dress with lace trim, her dark hair pulled back.
The painting depicts a woman in a blue dress with lace trim, her dark hair pulled back. She wears a pearl necklace and holds a pink shawl in her right hand.
The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the 18th century. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and dimensionality.
To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the work of John Hesselius.
Overview
The Portrait of Elizabeth Chew Smith is an oil painting created by John Hesselius in 1762, currently held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Elizabeth Chew Smith, dressed in formal 18th-century attire, wearing a blue dress with lace trim and a pearl necklace, and holding a pink shawl.
Technique & Style
Hesselius's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait, characteristic of formal portraiture from the period.
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Artist & collection
Artist
John Hesselius was an American portrait painter who worked mostly in Virginia and Maryland.
