Portrait 

"Portrait" is a painting by Charles de Steuben, a 19th-century artist, depicting a young woman in a white dress, lost in thought as she holds an open book. The woman's posture and expression, with her chin resting on her hand, suggest a moment of contemplation, perhaps reflecting on the words she has read. De Steuben's attention to detail in the woman's features and the soft drapery of her clothing creates a sense of realism and intimacy, drawing the viewer into the subject's personal world. The painting's soft lighting and muted colors contribute to its serene and introspective mood.