Young Lady with a Rose 1732

"Young Lady with a Rose" is a portrait by Pieter Vanderlyn painted in 1732 and currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The work depicts a young woman, possibly from the Hudson Valley, with a subdued expression holding a pink rose. This simple yet striking composition exemplifies the style of early American portraiture, with a direct gaze and a focus on the subject's appearance and attire. The use of muted colors, including a brown dress with a red bodice, highlights the delicate details of the sitter's clothing and the vibrant pink of the rose.