The New Bonnet 1858

Francis William Edmonds’ 1858 painting, "The New Bonnet," depicts a domestic scene where a woman shows off a new bonnet to her family. Her husband, seemingly oblivious to her new purchase, continues to read a letter while her mother-in-law gazes at the bonnet with interest. The painting captures a moment of everyday life in the 19th century and showcases the artist's ability to render the nuances of human interaction. It is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and measures 25 x 30 1/8 inches.