The Pearl 1913

"The Pearl" is a portrait painting created by Lilla Cabot Perry in 1913. The painting features a young woman in a light-colored dress, seated and gazing downwards. The woman's delicate features and elegant pose are emphasized by the soft lighting, which creates a sense of mystery and intimacy. Perry, known for her realist style, captures the subtle nuances of the subject's expression with a focus on capturing the ethereal beauty and fragility of the feminine form, which is characteristic of the early 20th-century American portraiture movement.