Young Woman Bearing Flowers 1812

Samuel Lane's 1812 drawing, *Young Woman Bearing Flowers*, depicts a woman in a flowing gown holding a bouquet of flowers. The artist’s use of sepia tones creates a sense of softness and delicacy in the composition, highlighting the woman’s graceful pose and the delicate nature of the flowers she carries. This drawing is an example of the neoclassical style, popular in the early 19th century. Lane's work, like many artworks of the era, drew inspiration from classical mythology and the idealized beauty of the human form, making the woman seem almost ethereal. The artwork is currently on view at the Art Institute of Chicago.