Portrait of a Woman before a Window 1845 - 1855

"Portrait of a Woman Before a Window" is a silhouette artwork by William Henry Brown, a prominent American artist known for his work in the mid-19th century. This silhouette, created between 1845 and 1855, features a woman in profile, seated in a chair against a backdrop of a window with sheer curtains and a balcony railing. The composition highlights the intricate details of the window and surrounding elements, while the woman's form is rendered in solid black against the light background. The work exemplifies Brown's skill in capturing both the delicate and the dramatic in his silhouette art. Today, the artwork resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.