The Antonia

"The Antonia" is a painting created in 1863 by John Phillip. It is housed in the National Gallery. The painting measures 1.118 meters in width and 0.914 meters in height. The artwork depicts a young woman, possibly named Antonia, in a dark, almost black dress with a lighter colored, possibly white, collar. She is seated and holds a closed fan in her hands, which are resting in her lap. Her expression is serious and somewhat reserved. The background is dark and indistinct, focusing attention on the figure of the woman.