Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman, an 1810 painting by Thomas Sully, is housed at the Reading Public Museum. 



The artwork depicts a woman, possibly in her twenties, with auburn hair styled in an updo typical of the early 19th century. She is wearing a white, low-cut gown with short sleeves, and a dark blue shawl draped over her left shoulder. Her pose is relaxed, her hands clasped in her lap, resting on what appears to be a book or portfolio. The background is dark and indistinct, with hints of a landscape visible in the upper left corner. The woman's expression is serene and slightly pensive. The painting is executed in a style characteristic of portraiture from the period, with attention to detail in the rendering of the sitter's features and clothing. The exact dimensions are not provided in the metadata.