Portrait in White 1889

"Portrait in White", a work by Frank W. Benson from 1889, depicts a young woman dressed in a flowing white gown, seated in a white chair against a dark green backdrop. The muted tones and soft, luminous brushstrokes create a sense of intimacy and tranquility. The artist's masterful use of light highlights the subject's delicate features and the subtle folds of her dress, highlighting the refined elegance of the late 19th-century aesthetic.