Mrs. William Jackson

Mrs. William Jackson, a painting by Gilbert Stuart, dated 1798. 



The artwork depicts a half-length portrait of a woman, Mrs. William Jackson, dressed in a white gown with lace detailing at the neckline and sleeves. She wears a white lace cap or headdress that is tied or draped around her head. Her hair is styled in soft waves around her face. Her expression is serene and her gaze is directed slightly away from the viewer. The background is dark and unfocused, drawing attention to the subject. The painting is oil on canvas, measuring 0.616 meters wide and 0.745 meters high. It is part of the collection of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.